Oakland University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oakland University has a diverse student body with 28% 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
71.0%(10,363)
Hispanic
4.9%(719)
African American
9.3%(1,358)
Asian
6.5%(953)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.2%(614)
Unknown
3.7%(545)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment18,762
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Oakland University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.1%(6,273)
Women
57.9%(8,626)

Gender Statistics

Men6,273

33% of total enrollment

Women8,626

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oakland University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(304)
18-19
29.3%(3,727)
20-21
30.2%(3,835)
22-24
23.2%(2,954)
25+
14.9%(1,899)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(50)
22-24
24.5%(785)
25+
73.9%(2,368)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oakland 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 98% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.7%(2,143)
International
2.3%(51)

Regional Representation

In-State2,143

98% of student body

International51

2% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age