Northeastern State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
1%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northeastern State University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
46.3%(2,392)
Hispanic
7.7%(399)
African American
4.3%(222)
Asian
2.3%(117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
22.4%(1,158)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
15.3%(788)
Unknown
1.6%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment6,702
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Northeastern State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northeastern State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.0%(1,994)
Women
62.0%(3,248)

Gender Statistics

Men1,994

30% of total enrollment

Women3,248

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northeastern State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 31% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(205)
18-19
20.8%(1,090)
20-21
23.6%(1,239)
22-24
20.2%(1,060)
25+
31.4%(1,648)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.0%(14)
22-24
22.4%(327)
25+
76.6%(1,118)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

31%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northeastern State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.6%(642)
Out-of-State
5.0%(34)
International
1.5%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State642

94% of student body

Out-of-State34

5% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

31%

Non-Traditional Age