Georgia Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia Southern University has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.9%(14,446)
Hispanic
8.1%(2,033)
African American
26.0%(6,501)
Asian
2.3%(573)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(76)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(32)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,152)
Unknown
0.6%(153)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment29,617
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Georgia Southern University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Georgia Southern University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.4%(10,722)
Women
57.6%(14,553)

Gender Statistics

Men10,722

36% of total enrollment

Women14,553

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.6%(1,026)
18-19
34.8%(7,759)
20-21
33.4%(7,441)
22-24
16.4%(3,663)
25+
10.8%(2,406)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(67)
22-24
24.6%(923)
25+
73.5%(2,755)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia Southern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.7%(4,314)
Out-of-State
5.0%(230)
International
1.3%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State4,314

94% of student body

Out-of-State230

5% of student body

International60

1% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age