The University of the South Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

The University of the South has a diverse student body with 15% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
84.5%(1,394)
Hispanic
6.6%(109)
African American
4.1%(68)
Asian
1.2%(20)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
3.0%(49)
Unknown
0.4%(7)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment1,892
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

The University of the South has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.4%(799)
Women
53.0%(931)
Other
1.6%(28)

Gender Statistics

Men799

42% of total enrollment

Women931

49% of total enrollment

Other28

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

The University of the South serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(20)
18-19
43.7%(705)
20-21
45.8%(739)
22-24
9.2%(148)
25+
0.2%(3)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
5.1%(4)
25+
94.9%(74)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

The University of the South attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 25% in-state residents, 72% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
24.9%(112)
Out-of-State
72.4%(325)
International
2.7%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State112

25% of student body

Out-of-State325

72% of student body

International12

3% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age