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 OU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 6% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13,484
|
| Women |
14,288
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
OU serves a low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
43%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
23% 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 | 12.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207500 IPEDS survey data for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.