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State University of New York at Oswego Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 41%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at State University of New York at Oswego are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of State University of New York at Oswego students
Race Percent of Students
White
75%
Black
7%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 13% more female students than male students enrolled at State University of New York at Oswego with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, State University of New York at Oswego has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for State University of New York at Oswego students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
47%
Women
53%
Enrollment by gender for State University of New York at Oswego students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,158
Women
3,557

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 8%

State University of New York at Oswego draws 92 percent of students from New York, 5 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for State University of New York at Oswego students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$60,525 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,715
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 6.5%
Part-time undergraduates 4.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196194.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026