Savannah State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Savannah State University has a diverse student body with 95% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
3.5%(109)
Hispanic
5.7%(176)
African American
86.2%(2,667)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.5%(108)
Unknown
1.0%(31)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment3,392
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Savannah State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.5%(1,182)
Women
62.5%(1,968)

Gender Statistics

Men1,182

35% of total enrollment

Women1,968

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Savannah State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.6%(102)
18-19
38.7%(1,107)
20-21
30.5%(872)
22-24
16.9%(484)
25+
10.2%(292)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(2)
22-24
27.1%(60)
25+
71.9%(159)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Savannah State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.8%(583)
Out-of-State
14.2%(99)
International
2.0%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State583

84% of student body

Out-of-State99

14% of student body

International14

2% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age