A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NWOSU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
7%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 153% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 8% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NWOSU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58
|
| Women |
147
|
NWOSU serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 18.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207306 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025