Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 33%

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 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.

Racial demographics of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University students
Race Percent of Students
White
16%
Black
2%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
80%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 35%

There are 234% more female students than male students enrolled at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
23%
Women
77%
Enrollment by gender for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
47
Women
157

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 5%

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University draws 95 percent of students from Wisconsin, 5 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Wisconsin, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
95%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$44,174 per year

74% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

204
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 73.9%
Part-time undergraduates 50%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=260372.

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