A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
26%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Oklahoma State College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
423
|
| Women |
815
|
Eastern serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 29.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207050 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Oklahoma State College.
Last updated February 24, 2024