A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of the Ouachitas are mostly White with a smaller Black 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 |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 5% more female students than male students enrolled at College of the Ouachitas with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of the Ouachitas has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
893
|
| Women |
939
|
College of the Ouachitas serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 27.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107521 IPEDS survey data for College of the Ouachitas.