A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus are primarily White with a small Multiracial 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 |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Oklahoma State University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 |
12,219
|
| Women |
13,153
|
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| 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 | 11.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207388 IPEDS survey data for Oklahoma State University Main Campus.