A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
28%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,178
|
| Women |
3,301
|
Southeastern Oklahoma State University serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
7% 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 | 29.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207847 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.