Ohio State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
9%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio State University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.3%(30,928)
Hispanic
5.8%(2,674)
African American
8.8%(4,035)
Asian
9.8%(4,517)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(24)
Two or More Races
4.8%(2,204)
Unknown
3.3%(1,517)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment65,551
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Ohio State University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.8%(24,586)
Women
50.2%(24,796)

Gender Statistics

Men24,586

38% of total enrollment

Women24,796

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(1,214)
18-19
35.8%(16,379)
20-21
43.2%(19,751)
22-24
12.7%(5,816)
25+
5.6%(2,566)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(7)
20-21
2.8%(403)
22-24
31.5%(4,508)
25+
65.6%(9,398)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ohio State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.4%(5,255)
Out-of-State
26.0%(2,092)
International
8.6%(687)

Regional Representation

In-State5,255

65% of student body

Out-of-State2,092

26% of student body

International687

9% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age