A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,296
|
| Women |
2,798
|
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus serves a low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 13.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107983 IPEDS survey data for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.