Southern Oregon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
0%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Oregon University has a diverse student body with 45% 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
55.0%(4,775)
Hispanic
14.8%(1,286)
African American
2.0%(170)
Asian
2.4%(205)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(110)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(83)
Two or More Races
8.4%(733)
Unknown
15.3%(1,327)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment10,699
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern Oregon University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.4%(3,406)
Women
57.4%(5,370)
Other
6.2%(581)

Gender Statistics

Men3,406

32% of total enrollment

Women5,370

50% of total enrollment

Other581

5% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Oregon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
29.3%(1,281)
18-19
22.5%(984)
20-21
17.9%(780)
22-24
12.4%(541)
25+
17.9%(781)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(9)
22-24
8.8%(87)
25+
90.3%(896)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Oregon 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 52% in-state residents, 48% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
52.2%(327)
Out-of-State
47.8%(299)

Regional Representation

In-State327

52% of student body

Out-of-State299

48% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age