Oakland University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
2%
International
20
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
71.4%(8,993)
Hispanic
4.9%(618)
African American
9.1%(1,152)
Asian
6.2%(778)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(27)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.2%(530)
Unknown
3.8%(480)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment16,108
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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(5,480)
Women
57.3%(7,361)

Gender Statistics

Men5,480

34% of total enrollment

Women7,361

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oakland University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(279)
18-19
27.7%(3,551)
20-21
32.1%(4,116)
22-24
22.9%(2,936)
25+
15.3%(1,959)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(37)
22-24
23.8%(778)
25+
75.1%(2,452)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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%(2,021)
Out-of-State
0.2%(4)
International
2.1%(44)

Regional Representation

In-State2,021

98% of student body

Out-of-State4

0% of student body

International44

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age