Southern Utah University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
4%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Utah University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.1%(8,716)
Hispanic
7.2%(865)
African American
1.5%(186)
Asian
1.5%(179)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(116)
Pacific Islander
0.9%(110)
Two or More Races
1.0%(120)
Unknown
14.9%(1,800)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment14,330
International Students4%

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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.1%(5,070)
Women
59.9%(7,579)

Gender Statistics

Men5,070

35% of total enrollment

Women7,579

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Utah University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.5%(1,959)
18-19
25.6%(3,232)
20-21
20.8%(2,629)
22-24
15.8%(1,994)
25+
22.4%(2,833)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(28)
22-24
13.1%(220)
25+
85.2%(1,433)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Utah University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.3%(1,549)
Out-of-State
20.3%(418)
International
4.4%(90)

Regional Representation

In-State1,549

75% of student body

Out-of-State418

20% of student body

International90

4% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age