University of South Alabama Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of South Alabama has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.4%(5,689)
Hispanic
4.8%(455)
African American
23.5%(2,218)
Asian
3.9%(369)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(69)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
4.3%(406)
Unknown
2.1%(201)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment15,488
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of South Alabama has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(3,709)
Women
61.2%(5,844)

Gender Statistics

Men3,709

24% of total enrollment

Women5,844

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Alabama serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(347)
18-19
35.0%(3,118)
20-21
31.8%(2,832)
22-24
16.9%(1,508)
25+
12.4%(1,109)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(31)
22-24
19.5%(946)
25+
79.9%(3,877)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of South Alabama attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.9%(1,402)
Out-of-State
25.1%(477)
International
1.0%(19)

Regional Representation

In-State1,402

74% of student body

Out-of-State477

25% of student body

International19

1% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age