A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oklahoma City University are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 70% more female students than male students enrolled at Oklahoma City University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oklahoma City University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
946
|
| Women |
1,604
|
Oklahoma City University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of Oklahoma or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
22% 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 | 17.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207458 IPEDS survey data for Oklahoma City University.