Southwestern Oklahoma State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
1%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.1%(2,899)
Hispanic
13.6%(636)
African American
5.4%(252)
Asian
1.4%(66)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%(180)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
10.2%(478)
Unknown
3.2%(151)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment5,825
International Students1%

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 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.2%(1,719)
Women
63.8%(3,027)

Gender Statistics

Men1,719

30% of total enrollment

Women3,027

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern Oklahoma State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.8%(192)
18-19
24.0%(959)
20-21
26.9%(1,074)
22-24
22.9%(915)
25+
21.4%(855)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(1)
20-21
2.5%(20)
22-24
25.2%(206)
25+
72.2%(589)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwestern Oklahoma State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 96% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.8%(665)
Out-of-State
2.9%(20)
International
1.3%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State665

96% of student body

Out-of-State20

3% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age