Oakwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
21%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oakwood University has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.0%(14)
Hispanic
10.9%(150)
African American
83.2%(1,143)
Asian
0.1%(1)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
2.5%(34)
Unknown
2.0%(28)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment1,650
International Students21%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.4%(679)
Women
57.6%(922)

Gender Statistics

Men679

41% of total enrollment

Women922

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oakwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.6%(84)
18-19
39.3%(503)
20-21
30.0%(384)
22-24
15.8%(202)
25+
8.3%(106)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.4%(1)
22-24
7.3%(3)
25+
90.2%(37)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oakwood University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 14% in-state residents, 64% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
14.1%(40)
Out-of-State
64.4%(183)
International
21.5%(61)

Regional Representation

In-State40

14% of student body

Out-of-State183

64% of student body

International61

21% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

21%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age