Georgia Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia Southern University has a diverse student body with 41% 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
58.6%(12,732)
Hispanic
8.1%(1,760)
African American
25.5%(5,529)
Asian
2.2%(471)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(67)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(24)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,006)
Unknown
0.6%(135)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment25,481
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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.5%(9,347)
Women
57.5%(12,632)

Gender Statistics

Men9,347

37% of total enrollment

Women12,632

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.6%(801)
18-19
36.0%(7,910)
20-21
32.9%(7,232)
22-24
16.7%(3,664)
25+
10.8%(2,372)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.2%(41)
22-24
25.9%(908)
25+
72.9%(2,552)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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 96% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.6%(4,044)
Out-of-State
3.3%(138)
International
1.2%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State4,044

96% of student body

Out-of-State138

3% of student body

International49

1% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age