Valdosta State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Valdosta State University has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.6%(3,336)
Hispanic
10.6%(796)
African American
38.5%(2,884)
Asian
1.6%(123)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
3.8%(281)
Unknown
0.5%(37)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment10,209
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Valdosta State University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.3%(2,524)
Women
66.7%(5,049)

Gender Statistics

Men2,524

25% of total enrollment

Women5,049

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Valdosta State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(229)
18-19
27.2%(2,063)
20-21
33.8%(2,563)
22-24
20.1%(1,521)
25+
15.8%(1,197)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(25)
22-24
16.5%(434)
25+
82.6%(2,177)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Valdosta State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 72% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.1%(779)
Out-of-State
27.1%(293)
International
0.8%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State779

72% of student body

Out-of-State293

27% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age