A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gallaudet University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Gallaudet University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gallaudet University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
546
|
| Women |
776
|
Gallaudet University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 99% of the student body residing outside of District Of Columbia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
1%
|
| Out of State |
94%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 28.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131450 IPEDS survey data for Gallaudet University.