University of South Alabama Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of South Alabama has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.0%(5,099)
Hispanic
4.8%(398)
African American
22.7%(1,900)
Asian
4.1%(339)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(62)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
4.4%(368)
Unknown
2.2%(186)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment13,438
International Students2%

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
38.5%(3,267)
Women
61.5%(5,213)

Gender Statistics

Men3,267

24% of total enrollment

Women5,213

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Alabama serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.1%(262)
18-19
33.3%(2,828)
20-21
32.1%(2,720)
22-24
18.6%(1,575)
25+
12.9%(1,095)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(42)
22-24
17.4%(862)
25+
81.8%(4,054)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of South Alabama attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.7%(1,178)
Out-of-State
24.5%(392)
International
1.8%(29)

Regional Representation

In-State1,178

74% of student body

Out-of-State392

25% of student body

International29

2% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age