Georgia Southwestern State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
1%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Georgia Southwestern State University has a diverse student body with 39% 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
58.2%(1,355)
Hispanic
6.5%(152)
African American
29.2%(679)
Asian
2.4%(56)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.9%(68)
Unknown
0.5%(11)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment3,070
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Georgia Southwestern State University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.9%(887)
Women
64.1%(1,586)

Gender Statistics

Men887

29% of total enrollment

Women1,586

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Georgia Southwestern State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.4%(207)
18-19
32.4%(801)
20-21
22.2%(549)
22-24
15.0%(372)
25+
22.0%(544)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(5)
22-24
15.1%(90)
25+
84.1%(502)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Georgia Southwestern State 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 99% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.7%(461)
Out-of-State
0.6%(3)
International
0.6%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State461

99% of student body

Out-of-State3

1% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age