OKWU Demographics & Diversity
Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OKWU are mainly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or students of color. The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OKWU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
444
|
| Women |
652
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
OKWU serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 46 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
49%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 50% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206835 IPEDS survey data for Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
