Ottawa University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
42%
Female Students
2%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ottawa University has a diverse student body with 41% 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
56.4%(522)
Hispanic
16.0%(148)
African American
16.2%(150)
Asian
1.3%(12)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(12)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(9)
Two or More Races
6.5%(60)
Unknown
1.3%(12)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment1,101
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Ottawa University has a gender distribution of 42% female students and 58% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
58.4%(570)
Women
41.6%(406)

Gender Statistics

Men570

52% of total enrollment

Women406

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ottawa University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(2)
18-19
38.0%(354)
20-21
34.8%(324)
22-24
23.2%(216)
25+
3.8%(35)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(1)
22-24
50.8%(60)
25+
48.3%(57)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ottawa 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 27% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
26.5%(75)
Out-of-State
71.4%(202)
International
2.1%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State75

27% of student body

Out-of-State202

71% of student body

International6

2% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

42%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age