Nelson University Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
0%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nelson University has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(886)
Hispanic
25.1%(426)
African American
13.8%(234)
Asian
1.1%(19)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.8%(47)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(5)
Two or More Races
4.3%(73)
Unknown
0.3%(5)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment2,108
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Nelson University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.0%(838)
Women
51.0%(871)

Gender Statistics

Men838

40% of total enrollment

Women871

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nelson University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(41)
18-19
35.0%(495)
20-21
29.9%(422)
22-24
15.9%(224)
25+
16.3%(231)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(5)
22-24
20.8%(65)
25+
77.6%(242)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nelson University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 72% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.6%(199)
Out-of-State
28.1%(78)
International
0.4%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State199

72% of student body

Out-of-State78

28% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age