George Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
9%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

George Washington University has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.0%(5,894)
Hispanic
14.3%(1,591)
African American
9.5%(1,058)
Asian
14.4%(1,603)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
5.6%(624)
Unknown
3.0%(330)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment29,136
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

George Washington University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

George Washington University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.6%(4,490)
Women
63.4%(7,782)

Gender Statistics

Men4,490

15% of total enrollment

Women7,782

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

George Washington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(196)
18-19
33.2%(3,771)
20-21
41.7%(4,736)
22-24
15.9%(1,807)
25+
7.4%(842)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.6%(84)
22-24
26.0%(3,683)
25+
73.4%(10,407)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

58%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

George Washington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 1% in-state residents, 90% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
1.5%(37)
Out-of-State
89.9%(2,272)
International
8.7%(219)

Regional Representation

In-State37

1% of student body

Out-of-State2,272

90% of student body

International219

9% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age