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George Washington Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at George Washington are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of George Washington University students
Race Percent of Students
White
56%
Black
6%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
10%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
10%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 63% more female students than male students enrolled at George Washington University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, George Washington has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for George Washington University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
38%
Women
62%
Enrollment by gender for George Washington University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
9,655
Women
15,719

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 98%

George Washington draws 2 percent of students from District Of Columbia, 89 percent from other states, and 7 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside District Of Columbia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for George Washington University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
2%
Out of State
89%
Foreign
7%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$85,677 per year

17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

25,374
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 9%
Part-time undergraduates 7.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131469.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026