Race & Ethnicity
Southern Arkansas University has a diverse student body with 33% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Southern Arkansas University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southern Arkansas University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
26% of total enrollment
35% of total enrollment
0% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southern Arkansas University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
69%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
38%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southern Arkansas 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 71% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
71% of student body
29% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
9 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
33%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
57%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age