Ohio State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
11%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio State University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.7%(29,059)
Hispanic
5.8%(2,473)
African American
8.4%(3,608)
Asian
9.9%(4,255)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(23)
Two or More Races
4.8%(2,063)
Unknown
3.3%(1,419)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment60,540
International Students11%

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
49.9%(23,014)
Women
50.1%(23,109)

Gender Statistics

Men23,014

38% of total enrollment

Women23,109

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(1,174)
18-19
36.3%(16,725)
20-21
42.6%(19,665)
22-24
12.9%(5,928)
25+
5.7%(2,631)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.5%(356)
22-24
31.8%(4,583)
25+
65.7%(9,476)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ohio State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.5%(5,337)
Out-of-State
22.6%(1,815)
International
10.9%(875)

Regional Representation

In-State5,337

66% of student body

Out-of-State1,815

23% of student body

International875

11% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age