Southern Utah University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
6%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Utah University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.7%(12,885)
Hispanic
7.5%(1,346)
African American
1.7%(308)
Asian
1.8%(317)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(192)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(146)
Two or More Races
0.8%(140)
Unknown
14.7%(2,637)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment21,159
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.6%(7,038)
Women
62.4%(11,674)

Gender Statistics

Men7,038

33% of total enrollment

Women11,674

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Utah University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.8%(1,543)
18-19
22.9%(2,988)
20-21
22.5%(2,936)
22-24
16.0%(2,081)
25+
26.8%(3,493)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.7%(33)
22-24
15.1%(301)
25+
83.2%(1,655)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Utah University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 21% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.4%(1,579)
Out-of-State
21.1%(453)
International
5.6%(120)

Regional Representation

In-State1,579

73% of student body

Out-of-State453

21% of student body

International120

6% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age