Southern Connecticut State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Connecticut State University has a diverse student body with 55% 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
45.1%(3,604)
Hispanic
23.8%(1,902)
African American
18.6%(1,491)
Asian
3.8%(301)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
4.4%(353)
Unknown
4.1%(329)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment10,333
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern Connecticut State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.2%(3,073)
Women
61.8%(4,980)

Gender Statistics

Men3,073

30% of total enrollment

Women4,980

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Connecticut State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.8%(730)
18-19
29.4%(1,991)
20-21
27.1%(1,841)
22-24
18.9%(1,283)
25+
13.8%(936)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.3%(46)
22-24
28.9%(590)
25+
68.8%(1,402)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Connecticut State 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 92% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.5%(1,120)
Out-of-State
7.2%(87)
International
0.3%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State1,120

92% of student body

Out-of-State87

7% of student body

International4

0% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age