Oregon State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
3%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Oregon State University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.2%(21,595)
Hispanic
12.7%(4,209)
African American
2.1%(710)
Asian
8.8%(2,902)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(205)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(107)
Two or More Races
7.3%(2,414)
Unknown
2.9%(956)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment41,142
International Students3%

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
51.1%(17,658)
Women
48.9%(16,885)

Gender Statistics

Men17,658

43% of total enrollment

Women16,885

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Oregon State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(285)
18-19
27.8%(8,353)
20-21
28.2%(8,466)
22-24
16.3%(4,901)
25+
26.7%(8,016)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.5%(85)
22-24
24.2%(1,358)
25+
74.2%(4,157)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Oregon State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.8%(2,692)
Out-of-State
31.3%(1,283)
International
2.9%(119)

Regional Representation

In-State2,692

66% of student body

Out-of-State1,283

31% of student body

International119

3% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age