Jacksonville State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
6%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Jacksonville State University has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.7%(5,594)
Hispanic
4.6%(424)
African American
23.8%(2,193)
Asian
0.6%(57)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
3.9%(359)
Unknown
6.0%(550)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment11,071
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Jacksonville State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.9%(3,931)
Women
58.1%(5,449)

Gender Statistics

Men3,931

36% of total enrollment

Women5,449

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Jacksonville State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.6%(1,142)
18-19
34.9%(2,925)
20-21
27.0%(2,262)
22-24
13.8%(1,153)
25+
10.7%(896)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(19)
22-24
25.3%(327)
25+
73.3%(948)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Jacksonville State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 21% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.4%(1,319)
Out-of-State
20.6%(370)
International
6.1%(109)

Regional Representation

In-State1,319

73% of student body

Out-of-State370

21% of student body

International109

6% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age