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OU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 58%

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 OU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
62%
Black
5%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
7%
International
4%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
47%
Women
53%
Enrollment by gender for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
14,437
Women
16,414

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 52%

OU draws 48 percent of students from Oklahoma, 50 percent from other states, and 2 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 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
48%
Out of State
50%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,522 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

30,851
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 12.2%
Part-time undergraduates 13.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207500.

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