Ohio University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio University has a diverse student body with 19% 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
81.2%(16,483)
Hispanic
4.7%(951)
African American
6.1%(1,230)
Asian
1.9%(389)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
3.8%(763)
Unknown
2.2%(439)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment27,778
International Students0%

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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.8%(7,767)
Women
62.2%(12,775)

Gender Statistics

Men7,767

28% of total enrollment

Women12,775

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(168)
18-19
36.2%(6,894)
20-21
33.2%(6,319)
22-24
14.1%(2,691)
25+
15.5%(2,947)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
0.9%(53)
22-24
23.1%(1,348)
25+
76.0%(4,435)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ohio University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 87% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.9%(3,962)
Out-of-State
12.6%(576)
International
0.4%(20)

Regional Representation

In-State3,962

87% of student body

Out-of-State576

13% of student body

International20

0% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age