Southwestern College Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
32%
Female Students
2%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern College has a diverse student body with 57% 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
41.8%(610)
Hispanic
14.4%(210)
African American
15.7%(229)
Asian
2.7%(39)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(12)
Two or More Races
2.5%(37)
Unknown
21.0%(306)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment1,651
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southwestern College has a gender distribution of 32% female students and 68% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
68.2%(1,016)
Women
31.8%(473)

Gender Statistics

Men1,016

62% of total enrollment

Women473

29% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
21.3%(221)
20-21
21.4%(222)
22-24
17.4%(181)
25+
39.9%(414)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(1)
22-24
24.8%(25)
25+
74.3%(75)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwestern College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 30% in-state residents, 68% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
29.7%(58)
Out-of-State
68.2%(133)
International
2.1%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State58

30% of student body

Out-of-State133

68% of student body

International4

2% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

32%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age