University of Southern California Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
19%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Southern California has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 19% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
32.8%(6,375)
Hispanic
19.3%(3,741)
African American
7.1%(1,379)
Asian
27.2%(5,282)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(53)
Two or More Races
7.0%(1,350)
Unknown
6.2%(1,213)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment52,694
International Students19%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Southern California has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.0%(10,938)
Women
51.3%(11,690)
Other
0.7%(157.5)

Gender Statistics

Men10,938

21% of total enrollment

Women11,690

22% of total enrollment

Other157.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Southern California serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 56% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(389)
18-19
24.9%(7,892)
20-21
26.1%(8,283)
22-24
7.7%(2,448)
25+
40.1%(12,740)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(5)
18-19
0.1%(33)
20-21
0.1%(48)
22-24
28.5%(10,410)
25+
71.3%(26,076)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

56%

Non-Traditional (25+)

57%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Southern California attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 19% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 43% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 19% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
42.9%(1,557)
Out-of-State
38.3%(1,391)
International
18.8%(682)

Regional Representation

In-State1,557

43% of student body

Out-of-State1,391

38% of student body

International682

19% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

19%

International

Age Diversity

56%

Non-Traditional Age