A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OU are primarily White with a smaller Black 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 |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
14%
|
There are 72% more male students than female students enrolled at Ottawa University Ottawa with a gender ratio of 63% men to 37% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
63%
|
| Women |
37%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
602
|
| Women |
351
|
OU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 71% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 3.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155627 IPEDS survey data for Ottawa University Ottawa.