Odessa College Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Odessa College has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
22.4%(2,686)
Hispanic
61.2%(7,323)
African American
7.9%(941)
Asian
1.4%(167)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(43)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
0.3%(30)
Unknown
6.4%(762)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment11,985
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Odessa College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.7%(5,002)
Women
58.3%(6,983)

Gender Statistics

Men5,002

42% of total enrollment

Women6,983

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Odessa College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 22% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
41.2%(3,581)
18-19
18.7%(1,620)
20-21
11.9%(1,035)
22-24
8.1%(700)
25+
20.1%(1,750)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Odessa College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 174% in-state residents, -75% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.7%(1,114)
International
0.3%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State1,114

174% of student body

International3

0% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age