A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ozarks are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 10% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the Ozarks with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ozarks has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
374
|
| Women |
410
|
Ozarks serves a low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 38 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
38%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
23%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 4.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107558 IPEDS survey data for University of the Ozarks.