A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Georgetown are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Georgetown University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Georgetown has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,469
|
| Women |
11,515
|
Georgetown serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 98% of the student body residing outside of District Of Columbia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
2%
|
| Out of State |
88%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
9% 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 | 5.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131496 IPEDS survey data for Georgetown University.