Henderson State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
2%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Henderson State University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.0%(1,251)
Hispanic
7.2%(143)
African American
22.9%(454)
Asian
1.7%(33)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(6)
Two or More Races
1.1%(22)
Unknown
2.8%(55)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment2,963
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Henderson State University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.6%(944)
Women
53.4%(1,083)

Gender Statistics

Men944

32% of total enrollment

Women1,083

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Henderson State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(8)
18-19
37.0%(553)
20-21
33.8%(505)
22-24
17.3%(259)
25+
11.3%(168)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(7)
22-24
21.5%(138)
25+
77.4%(498)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Henderson State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
82.6%(237)
Out-of-State
15.7%(45)
International
1.7%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State237

83% of student body

Out-of-State45

16% of student body

International5

2% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age