Southern University and A&M College Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
0%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern University and A&M College has a diverse student body with 98% 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
1.6%(103)
Hispanic
1.1%(68)
African American
93.1%(6,000)
Asian
0.2%(15)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
1.6%(104)
Unknown
2.2%(141)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment8,226
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern University and A&M College has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.0%(2,133)
Women
67.0%(4,337)

Gender Statistics

Men2,133

26% of total enrollment

Women4,337

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern University and A&M College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.3%(470)
18-19
37.7%(2,441)
20-21
26.5%(1,713)
22-24
19.1%(1,234)
25+
9.5%(612)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(16)
22-24
27.4%(482)
25+
71.6%(1,258)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern University and A&M College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.3%(1,125)
Out-of-State
30.4%(494)
International
0.2%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State1,125

69% of student body

Out-of-State494

30% of student body

International4

0% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age