Savannah State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
14
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
3.2%(86)
Hispanic
5.5%(148)
African American
86.9%(2,343)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(86)
Unknown
1.1%(29)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment2,945
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
37.8%(1,037)
Women
62.2%(1,703)

Gender Statistics

Men1,037

35% of total enrollment

Women1,703

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Savannah State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(87)
18-19
38.2%(1,048)
20-21
31.5%(863)
22-24
16.6%(456)
25+
10.4%(286)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(1)
22-24
31.2%(64)
25+
68.3%(140)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

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 87% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.7%(501)
Out-of-State
11.8%(68)
International
1.6%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State501

87% of student body

Out-of-State68

12% of student body

International9

2% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age