Ohio University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.3%(14,736)
Hispanic
4.5%(802)
African American
5.6%(997)
Asian
1.6%(293)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.7%(664)
Unknown
2.1%(382)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment24,145
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Ohio University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.3%(7,115)
Women
60.7%(10,998)

Gender Statistics

Men7,115

29% of total enrollment

Women10,998

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(130)
18-19
34.7%(6,257)
20-21
32.0%(5,785)
22-24
16.2%(2,923)
25+
16.4%(2,957)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
0.7%(42)
22-24
23.7%(1,427)
25+
75.6%(4,561)

Age Diversity Insights

66%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ohio University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.4%(3,945)
Out-of-State
10.8%(483)
International
0.8%(37)

Regional Representation

In-State3,945

88% of student body

Out-of-State483

11% of student body

International37

1% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age