Southeastern Oklahoma State University Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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.

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 65% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity Index: 32%

Southeastern Oklahoma State University draws 68 percent of students from Oklahoma, 31 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.

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