Race & Ethnicity
Southwestern Illinois College has a diverse student body with 40% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Southwestern Illinois College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southwestern Illinois College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
47% of total enrollment
53% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southwestern Illinois College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 21% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
21%
Traditional Age (18-21)
16%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southwestern Illinois College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 151% in-state residents, -53% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
151% of student body
2% of student body
States Represented
11 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
40%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
53%
Female Students
Global Reach
2%
International
Age Diversity
16%
Non-Traditional Age