A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bacone College are predominantly American Indian/Alaskan with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bacone College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Bacone College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
13%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
31%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 0.7% more female students than male students enrolled at Bacone College with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bacone College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
149
|
| Women |
150
|
Bacone College serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
15%
|
61% 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 | 23.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206817 IPEDS survey data for Bacone College.