University of South Dakota Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
NaN%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of South Dakota has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.1%(5,811)
Hispanic
4.6%(323)
African American
3.1%(220)
Asian
1.1%(80)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%(108)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
3.2%(221)
Unknown
3.2%(222)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment9,856
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of South Dakota has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.0%(2,570)
Women
64.0%(4,562)

Gender Statistics

Men2,570

26% of total enrollment

Women4,562

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Dakota serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.2%(1,226)
18-19
33.1%(2,363)
20-21
29.8%(2,122)
22-24
10.8%(771)
25+
9.1%(650)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(55)
22-24
33.1%(901)
25+
64.9%(1,768)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(43)

Regional Representation

International43

NaN% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age