A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oakwood University are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Oakwood University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
84%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Oakwood University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oakwood University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
632
|
| Women |
838
|
Oakwood University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 92% of the student body residing outside of Alabama or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
8%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
18%
|
46% 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 | 14.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101912 IPEDS survey data for Oakwood University.