Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 57%

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 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology are primarily White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
60%
Black
5%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
14%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
10%
International
1%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 67% more male students than female students enrolled at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 63% men to 37% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
63%
Women
37%
Enrollment by gender for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,498
Women
898

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 11%

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology draws 89 percent of students from Oklahoma, 10 percent from other states, and 1 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 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
89%
Out of State
10%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$43,498 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,396
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.7%
Part-time undergraduates 23.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207564.

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