A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at RSC are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at Rose State College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, RSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,331
|
| Women |
4,371
|
RSC serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 43.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207670 IPEDS survey data for Rose State College.