Southwestern Adventist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

72%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern Adventist University has a diverse student body with 72% 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
25.9%(223)
Hispanic
48.3%(415)
African American
11.7%(101)
Asian
6.7%(58)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(4)
Two or More Races
4.5%(39)
Unknown
1.9%(16)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color72%
Total Enrollment912
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southwestern Adventist University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(362)
Women
59.3%(528)

Gender Statistics

Men362

40% of total enrollment

Women528

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern Adventist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.5%(142)
18-19
29.5%(240)
20-21
24.5%(199)
22-24
13.5%(110)
25+
15.0%(122)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(4)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

2%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwestern Adventist 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 77% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.3%(116)
Out-of-State
20.0%(30)
International
2.7%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State116

77% of student body

Out-of-State30

20% of student body

International4

3% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

72%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age