A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NWOSU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
7%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NWOSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
729
|
| Women |
1,123
|
NWOSU serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 18.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207306 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.