Southern Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
0%
International
14
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
52.3%(460)
Hispanic
23.0%(202)
African American
10.1%(89)
Asian
1.7%(15)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.6%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
10.1%(89)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment1,507
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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.2%(458)
Women
49.8%(454)

Gender Statistics

Men458

30% of total enrollment

Women454

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(2)
18-19
34.9%(317)
20-21
40.7%(370)
22-24
20.2%(183)
25+
4.0%(36)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
10.2%(57)
25+
89.8%(500)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

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 68% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.1%(179)
Out-of-State
31.9%(84)

Regional Representation

In-State179

68% of student body

Out-of-State84

32% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age