Northwestern Oklahoma State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.2%(1,158)
Hispanic
15.0%(275)
African American
5.9%(108)
Asian
0.6%(11)
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.2%(169)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(5)
Two or More Races
2.4%(44)
Unknown
3.4%(63)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment2,179
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northwestern Oklahoma State University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.8%(739)
Women
60.2%(1,116)

Gender Statistics

Men739

34% of total enrollment

Women1,116

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern Oklahoma State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.1%(174)
18-19
28.9%(498)
20-21
27.8%(479)
22-24
17.9%(309)
25+
15.3%(264)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(1)
22-24
24.9%(51)
25+
74.6%(153)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwestern Oklahoma State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.5%(247)
Out-of-State
23.2%(78)
International
3.3%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State247

74% of student body

Out-of-State78

23% of student body

International11

3% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age