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 189% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 13% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SWOSU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
210
|
| Women |
606
|
SWOSU serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
43% 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025