Oakwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

87%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
16%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oakwood University has a diverse student body with 87% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.0%(13)
Hispanic
10.4%(131)
African American
83.1%(1,049)
Asian
0.1%(1)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
2.5%(32)
Unknown
2.6%(33)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color87%
Total Enrollment1,470
International Students16%

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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.8%(612)
Women
57.2%(819)

Gender Statistics

Men612

42% of total enrollment

Women819

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oakwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.6%(109)
18-19
36.3%(520)
20-21
30.0%(429)
22-24
14.5%(207)
25+
11.6%(166)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.6%(1)
22-24
5.1%(2)
25+
92.3%(36)

Age Diversity Insights

66%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oakwood University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 9% in-state residents, 75% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
8.6%(32)
Out-of-State
75.1%(281)
International
16.3%(61)

Regional Representation

In-State32

9% of student body

Out-of-State281

75% of student body

International61

16% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

87%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age