A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SWOSU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SWOSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,732
|
| Women |
3,045
|
SWOSU serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% 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 | 19.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207865 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Oklahoma State University.