Race & Ethnicity
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 5% 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-Edwardsville offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
32% of total enrollment
43% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
68%
Traditional Age (18-21)
13%
Non-Traditional (25+)
26%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
81% of student body
14% of student body
5% of student body
States Represented
26 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
57%
Female Students
Global Reach
5%
International
Age Diversity
13%
Non-Traditional Age