A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Oklahoma Christian University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OC 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 |
1,220
|
| Women |
1,317
|
OC serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 4.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207324 IPEDS survey data for Oklahoma Christian University.