University of Tennessee Southern Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
5%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Tennessee Southern has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.5%(688)
Hispanic
5.2%(44)
African American
5.6%(47)
Asian
0.9%(8)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(27)
Unknown
2.8%(24)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment934
International Students5%

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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(363)
Women
59.5%(533)

Gender Statistics

Men363

39% of total enrollment

Women533

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee Southern serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.0%(99)
18-19
38.4%(344)
20-21
30.7%(275)
22-24
14.6%(131)
25+
5.2%(47)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.3%(2)
22-24
57.9%(22)
25+
36.8%(14)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Tennessee Southern attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.1%(172)
Out-of-State
11.6%(24)
International
5.3%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State172

83% of student body

Out-of-State24

12% of student body

International11

5% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age