Indiana State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Indiana State University has a diverse student body with 30% 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
69.7%(4,802)
Hispanic
7.0%(484)
African American
16.5%(1,138)
Asian
1.6%(109)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
4.4%(306)
Unknown
0.5%(36)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment8,658
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
43.0%(3,016)
Women
56.3%(3,949)
Other
0.6%(45.5)

Gender Statistics

Men3,016

35% of total enrollment

Women3,949

46% of total enrollment

Other45.5

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Indiana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(54)
18-19
34.0%(2,369)
20-21
31.4%(2,184)
22-24
13.5%(937)
25+
20.4%(1,421)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(23)
22-24
27.6%(467)
25+
71.0%(1,200)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 82% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.5%(1,243)
Out-of-State
17.0%(260)
International
1.4%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,243

82% of student body

Out-of-State260

17% of student body

International22

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age