University of Tennessee Southern Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
6%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Tennessee Southern has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.9%(744)
Hispanic
4.8%(45)
African American
6.8%(63)
Asian
1.1%(10)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.4%(32)
Unknown
3.2%(30)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment1,040
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Tennessee Southern has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.1%(399)
Women
59.9%(597)

Gender Statistics

Men399

38% of total enrollment

Women597

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee Southern serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.1%(58)
18-19
26.1%(247)
20-21
30.8%(291)
22-24
27.6%(261)
25+
9.4%(89)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.9%(2)
22-24
41.2%(14)
25+
52.9%(18)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Tennessee Southern attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.4%(148)
Out-of-State
13.6%(25)
International
6.0%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State148

80% of student body

Out-of-State25

14% of student body

International11

6% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age