Indiana State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Indiana State University has a diverse student body with 31% 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
68.5%(5,287)
Hispanic
7.4%(568)
African American
17.0%(1,308)
Asian
1.7%(128)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
4.6%(352)
Unknown
0.6%(48)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment9,888
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Indiana State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(3,376)
Women
55.9%(4,416)
Other
1.4%(112)

Gender Statistics

Men3,376

34% of total enrollment

Women4,416

45% of total enrollment

Other112

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Indiana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(50)
18-19
37.3%(2,486)
20-21
30.4%(2,025)
22-24
12.6%(837)
25+
19.0%(1,270)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(23)
22-24
28.7%(468)
25+
69.9%(1,140)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Indiana 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 80% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.8%(1,243)
Out-of-State
18.8%(293)
International
1.4%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,243

80% of student body

Out-of-State293

19% of student body

International22

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age