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USAO 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 USAO are primarily White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high 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.

Racial demographics of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USAO has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students
Gender Number of Students
Men
365
Women
662

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

USAO draws 78 percent of students from Oklahoma, 3 percent from other states, and 3 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 Science and Arts of Oklahoma students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
78%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
16%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$46,710 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

1,027
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 17.3%
Part-time undergraduates 15.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207722.

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