University of South Florida Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
10%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of South Florida has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.6%(17,271)
Hispanic
24.3%(8,460)
African American
8.7%(3,044)
Asian
9.0%(3,138)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(56)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(39)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,602)
Unknown
3.4%(1,189)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment49,600
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of South Florida has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.3%(16,478)
Women
56.7%(21,569)

Gender Statistics

Men16,478

33% of total enrollment

Women21,569

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Florida serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(597)
18-19
30.2%(11,475)
20-21
34.9%(13,273)
22-24
21.0%(7,979)
25+
12.4%(4,720)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(219)
22-24
27.7%(3,196)
25+
70.4%(8,131)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of South Florida attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.3%(5,009)
Out-of-State
14.8%(988)
International
9.9%(658)

Regional Representation

In-State5,009

75% of student body

Out-of-State988

15% of student body

International658

10% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age