Southern Oregon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Oregon University has a diverse student body with 42% 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
57.9%(2,458)
Hispanic
15.0%(639)
African American
1.8%(78)
Asian
2.4%(103)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(54)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(29)
Two or More Races
8.6%(367)
Unknown
12.2%(520)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment5,204
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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.1%(1,631)
Women
60.3%(2,654)
Other
2.6%(115.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,631

31% of total enrollment

Women2,654

51% of total enrollment

Other115.5

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Oregon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

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 62% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
62.0%(327)
Out-of-State
38.0%(200)

Regional Representation

In-State327

62% of student body

Out-of-State200

38% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age