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University of the District of Columbia Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 48%

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 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.

Racial demographics of University of the District of Columbia students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of the District of Columbia has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of the District of Columbia students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
35%
Women
65%
Enrollment by gender for University of the District of Columbia students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,457
Women
2,745

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 15%

University of the District of Columbia draws 82 percent of students from District Of Columbia, 13 percent from other states, and 1 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 University of the District of Columbia students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
13%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$51,576 per year

51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,202
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 53.1%
Part-time undergraduates 54.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131399.

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