Race & Ethnicity
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a diverse student body with 32% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
36% of total enrollment
36% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
60%
Traditional Age (18-21)
18%
Non-Traditional (25+)
29%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
85% of student body
14% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
39 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
32%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
50%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
18%
Non-Traditional Age