A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oakland City University are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
14%
|
There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at Oakland City University with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oakland City University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
446
|
| Women |
434
|
Oakland City University serves a very low number of students outside of Indiana, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| 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 | 18.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152099 IPEDS survey data for Oakland City University.