Oregon State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
2%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oregon State University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.8%(18,229)
Hispanic
12.8%(3,534)
African American
1.8%(512)
Asian
8.9%(2,454)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(162)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(85)
Two or More Races
7.4%(2,041)
Unknown
2.5%(695)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment34,292
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Oregon State University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.3%(14,816)
Women
48.7%(14,089)

Gender Statistics

Men14,816

43% of total enrollment

Women14,089

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oregon State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(249)
18-19
27.6%(7,987)
20-21
27.6%(7,986)
22-24
16.6%(4,810)
25+
27.2%(7,873)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
1.7%(92)
22-24
23.8%(1,282)
25+
74.4%(4,010)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oregon State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 63% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
63.3%(2,574)
Out-of-State
34.4%(1,399)
International
2.3%(92)

Regional Representation

In-State2,574

63% of student body

Out-of-State1,399

34% of student body

International92

2% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age