Jacksonville State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Jacksonville State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.7%(5,120)
Hispanic
0.2%(14)
African American
24.2%(1,974)
Asian
0.6%(50)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Unknown
11.7%(959)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment9,632
International Students3%

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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(3,368)
Women
59.5%(4,942)

Gender Statistics

Men3,368

35% of total enrollment

Women4,942

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Jacksonville State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.3%(1,019)
18-19
36.0%(2,995)
20-21
26.5%(2,205)
22-24
14.3%(1,188)
25+
10.9%(902)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(12)
22-24
24.8%(328)
25+
74.3%(982)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Jacksonville State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.2%(1,399)
Out-of-State
23.8%(454)
International
3.0%(58)

Regional Representation

In-State1,399

73% of student body

Out-of-State454

24% of student body

International58

3% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age