A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ohio Valley University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at Ohio Valley University with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ohio Valley University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
154
|
| Women |
119
|
Ohio Valley University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 79% of the student body residing outside of West Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
21%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
27%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 6.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237640 IPEDS survey data for Ohio Valley University.