In 2012, about 11% of undergraduate students reported a disability. Undergraduates with disabilities are older than those without disabilities and are slightly more likely to attend a 2-year institution.
In addition, nearly one in four undergraduates with a disability enrolls in an S&E field, a proportion that is similar to those without disabilities. Undergraduates with disabilities are as likely as those without a disability to receive financial aid.
About 7% of graduate students reported a disability in 2012. Graduate students with disabilities are as likely as those without disabilities to enroll in an S&E field (about 20%).
Disability status of undergraduate students, by age and institution type: 2012
