Race & Ethnicity
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
31% of total enrollment
51% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southwestern Oklahoma State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
54%
Traditional Age (18-21)
21%
Non-Traditional (25+)
18%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southwestern Oklahoma State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 92% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
92% of student body
5% of student body
4% of student body
States Represented
16 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
37%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
62%
Female Students
Global Reach
4%
International
Age Diversity
21%
Non-Traditional Age