Shawnee State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
4%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Shawnee State University has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.4%(1,371)
African American
1.9%(60)
Asian
0.5%(14)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Unknown
52.8%(1,632)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment3,297
International Students4%

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
41.6%(1,285)
Women
58.4%(1,806)

Gender Statistics

Men1,285

39% of total enrollment

Women1,806

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Shawnee State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.8%(581)
18-19
30.3%(934)
20-21
25.1%(775)
22-24
12.9%(399)
25+
12.8%(395)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(4)
22-24
27.2%(56)
25+
70.9%(146)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Shawnee State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 87% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.9%(537)
Out-of-State
9.5%(59)
International
3.6%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State537

87% of student body

Out-of-State59

10% of student body

International22

4% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age