A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ohio State are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Ohio State University with a gender ratio of 14% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ohio State has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,965
|
| Women |
8,353
|
Ohio State serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204796 IPEDS survey data for Ohio State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025