Southwest Baptist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwest Baptist University has a diverse student body with 30% 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
69.6%(1,404)
Hispanic
3.3%(66)
African American
4.3%(87)
Asian
1.2%(24)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
2.4%(49)
Unknown
18.5%(373)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment2,734
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southwest Baptist University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.9%(761)
Women
63.1%(1,302)

Gender Statistics

Men761

28% of total enrollment

Women1,302

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwest Baptist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.1%(276)
18-19
25.1%(404)
20-21
28.7%(462)
22-24
12.5%(202)
25+
16.6%(268)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(7)
22-24
33.0%(176)
25+
65.7%(350)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwest Baptist 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 66% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.6%(166)
Out-of-State
34.4%(87)

Regional Representation

In-State166

66% of student body

Out-of-State87

34% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age