Southern Arkansas University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
9
States Represented

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

White
66.0%(2,044)
Hispanic
6.2%(192)
African American
21.2%(657)
Asian
0.7%(22)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.4%(166)
Unknown
0.1%(3)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment5,094
International Students1%

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

Men
42.6%(1,349)
Women
56.8%(1,799)
Other
0.6%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,349

26% of total enrollment

Women1,799

35% 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 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.6%(335)
18-19
37.4%(1,178)
20-21
32.1%(1,009)
22-24
11.0%(346)
25+
8.9%(280)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(22)
22-24
32.4%(630)
25+
66.5%(1,294)

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

In-State
70.7%(497)
Out-of-State
28.6%(201)
International
0.7%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State497

71% of student body

Out-of-State201

29% of student body

International5

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