Southern Arkansas University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Arkansas University has a diverse student body with 34% 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
65.1%(2,238)
Hispanic
6.3%(216)
African American
22.3%(767)
Asian
0.7%(25)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.1%(176)
Unknown
0.1%(4)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment6,037
International Students0%

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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.1%(1,477)
Women
57.4%(2,016)
Other
0.5%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,477

24% of total enrollment

Women2,016

33% of total enrollment

Other17.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Arkansas University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.7%(344)
18-19
40.8%(1,316)
20-21
29.0%(936)
22-24
11.8%(380)
25+
7.7%(248)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.6%(30)
22-24
31.6%(602)
25+
66.7%(1,270)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

42%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Arkansas 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 70% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.7%(546)
Out-of-State
29.9%(234)
International
0.4%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State546

70% of student body

Out-of-State234

30% of student body

International3

0% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age