A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY College at Oswego are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY College at Oswego with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY College at Oswego has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,212
|
| Women |
3,694
|
SUNY College at Oswego serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 6.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196194 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Oswego.