Southwestern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern University has a diverse student body with 42% 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
56.9%(850)
Hispanic
27.5%(411)
African American
5.5%(82)
Asian
4.1%(61)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
5.0%(75)
Unknown
0.7%(10)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment1,524
International Students2%

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
46.1%(703)
Women
53.9%(821)

Gender Statistics

Men703

46% of total enrollment

Women821

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(14)
18-19
48.5%(707)
20-21
39.3%(573)
22-24
8.6%(125)
25+
2.6%(38)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

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 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.1%(358)
Out-of-State
8.7%(35)
International
2.2%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State358

89% of student body

Out-of-State35

9% of student body

International9

2% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age