Shawnee State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Shawnee State University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.7%(2,207)
Hispanic
0.1%(5)
African American
3.5%(123)
Asian
0.7%(25)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
1.3%(45)
Unknown
30.8%(1,086)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment3,896
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Shawnee State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(1,497)
Women
58.5%(2,108)

Gender Statistics

Men1,497

38% of total enrollment

Women2,108

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Shawnee State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.2%(603)
18-19
33.1%(986)
20-21
23.0%(686)
22-24
12.3%(366)
25+
11.4%(340)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(5)
22-24
29.5%(66)
25+
68.3%(153)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Shawnee State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.6%(528)
Out-of-State
13.6%(84)
International
0.8%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State528

86% of student body

Out-of-State84

14% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age