A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of the District of Columbia are primarily Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of the District of Columbia is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
62%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of the District of Columbia has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,293
|
| Women |
2,284
|
University of the District of Columbia serves a very low number of students outside of District Of Columbia, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
47% 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 | 53.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131399 IPEDS survey data for University of the District of Columbia.