George Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
7%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

George Washington University has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.3%(5,574)
Hispanic
14.2%(1,488)
African American
9.0%(937)
Asian
14.7%(1,531)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
5.5%(579)
Unknown
3.1%(321)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment25,939
International Students7%

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 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.4%(4,176)
Women
63.6%(7,306)

Gender Statistics

Men4,176

16% of total enrollment

Women7,306

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

George Washington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(212)
18-19
34.0%(3,869)
20-21
37.1%(4,225)
22-24
18.3%(2,077)
25+
8.7%(993)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.6%(83)
22-24
24.6%(3,559)
25+
74.8%(10,813)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

George Washington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 1% in-state residents, 91% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
1.5%(43)
Out-of-State
91.3%(2,675)
International
7.2%(212)

Regional Representation

In-State43

1% of student body

Out-of-State2,675

91% of student body

International212

7% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age