University of Southern California Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
18%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Southern California has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 18% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
34.3%(6,138)
Hispanic
20.1%(3,590)
African American
7.4%(1,326)
Asian
28.2%(5,041)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(29)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(54)
Two or More Races
7.2%(1,285)
Unknown
2.4%(434)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment48,945
International Students18%

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
47.8%(9,916)
Women
52.0%(10,783)
Other
0.2%(31.5)

Gender Statistics

Men9,916

20% of total enrollment

Women10,783

22% of total enrollment

Other31.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Southern California serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(389)
18-19
38.1%(7,892)
20-21
46.0%(9,518)
22-24
11.8%(2,448)
25+
2.2%(452)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(5)
18-19
0.1%(33)
20-21
2.6%(745)
22-24
36.9%(10,410)
25+
60.4%(17,053)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

58%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Southern California attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 18% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 42% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 18% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
41.6%(1,422)
Out-of-State
40.3%(1,377)
International
18.1%(619)

Regional Representation

In-State1,422

42% of student body

Out-of-State1,377

40% of student body

International619

18% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

18%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age