Southwestern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern University has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.9%(829)
Hispanic
27.3%(397)
African American
5.6%(82)
Asian
4.1%(60)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
5.0%(73)
Unknown
0.7%(10)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment1,483
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southwestern University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.2%(685)
Women
53.8%(798)

Gender Statistics

Men685

46% of total enrollment

Women798

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(18)
18-19
45.3%(672)
20-21
43.0%(637)
22-24
8.0%(119)
25+
2.5%(37)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwestern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.2%(367)
Out-of-State
12.6%(55)
International
3.2%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State367

84% of student body

Out-of-State55

13% of student body

International14

3% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age