A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern Oregon University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
60%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
11%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
10%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern Oregon University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern Oregon University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
36%
|
Women |
64%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,882
|
Women |
3,322
|
Southern Oregon University serves a low number of students outside of Oregon, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
58%
|
Out of State |
35%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
6%
|
36% 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 | 23.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 17.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210146 IPEDS survey data for Southern Oregon University.
Last updated February 24, 2024