A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USAO are primarily White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan 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.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
15%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 160% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with a gender ratio of 1% women to 0.55% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USAO has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.55%
|
| Women |
1%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5
|
| Women |
13
|
USAO serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| 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 | 17.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207722 IPEDS survey data for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Last updated February 24, 2025