Carl Albert State College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 59%

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 Carl Albert State College are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Carl Albert State College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Carl Albert State College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Racial demographics of Carl Albert State College students
Race Percent of Students
White
59%
Black
5%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
21%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
7%
International
2%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 111% more female students than male students enrolled at Carl Albert State College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Carl Albert State College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Carl Albert State College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
32%
Women
68%
Enrollment by gender for Carl Albert State College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
595
Women
1,256

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

Carl Albert State College draws 97 percent of students from Oklahoma, 2 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Oklahoma, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Carl Albert State College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$37,186 per year

70% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,851
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 30.8%
Part-time undergraduates 29.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206923.

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