Northeastern State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northeastern State University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
46.4%(2,840)
Hispanic
7.7%(469)
African American
4.6%(284)
Asian
2.5%(156)
American Indian or Alaska Native
22.4%(1,370)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
14.7%(898)
Unknown
1.6%(99)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment8,097
International Students2%

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
37.6%(2,336)
Women
62.4%(3,877)

Gender Statistics

Men2,336

29% of total enrollment

Women3,877

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northeastern State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 25% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.3%(216)
18-19
21.2%(1,060)
20-21
24.1%(1,208)
22-24
19.4%(973)
25+
30.9%(1,549)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.2%(17)
22-24
22.1%(323)
25+
76.7%(1,120)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

25%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northeastern State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 96% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.4%(620)
Out-of-State
1.6%(10)
International
2.0%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State620

96% of student body

Out-of-State10

2% of student body

International13

2% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

25%

Non-Traditional Age