Southern Adventist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Adventist University has a diverse student body with 54% 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
42.6%(1,478)
Hispanic
28.8%(998)
African American
7.0%(244)
Asian
13.2%(456)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(10)
Two or More Races
7.3%(253)
Unknown
0.6%(22)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment4,126
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern Adventist University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.4%(1,682)
Women
54.6%(2,020)

Gender Statistics

Men1,682

41% of total enrollment

Women2,020

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Adventist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(104)
18-19
39.8%(1,125)
20-21
34.4%(973)
22-24
15.4%(435)
25+
6.7%(190)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(1)
22-24
11.3%(37)
25+
88.4%(289)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Adventist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 79% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
20.7%(155)
Out-of-State
78.8%(591)
International
0.5%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State155

21% of student body

Out-of-State591

79% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age