Southern Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Nazarene University has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.7%(892)
Hispanic
16.2%(269)
African American
15.7%(261)
Asian
1.7%(29)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.8%(80)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(7)
Two or More Races
6.9%(115)
Unknown
0.5%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment2,744
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern Nazarene University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(737)
Women
56.3%(949)

Gender Statistics

Men737

27% of total enrollment

Women949

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(20)
18-19
33.6%(492)
20-21
24.2%(355)
22-24
10.1%(148)
25+
30.7%(450)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
27.2%(175)
25+
72.8%(468)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Nazarene University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.3%(236)
Out-of-State
33.7%(120)

Regional Representation

In-State236

66% of student body

Out-of-State120

34% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age