A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern Adventist University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern Adventist University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern Adventist University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,258
|
| Women |
1,645
|
Southern Adventist University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of Tennessee or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
18%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
30% 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 | 12% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221661 IPEDS survey data for Southern Adventist University.