Southwestern University Student Population

How many students at SU?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Southwestern University has a total enrollment of 1,440 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

• Gender Breakdown: 653 male students (45.3%) and 787 female students (54.7%) are attending .
• Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 739 White students (51.3%) and 426 Hispanic students (29.6%).

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - SU's body is almost same.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 653 male (45.35%) and 787 female (54.65%) students are attending Southwestern University. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 82.97.

• Enrollment Trends

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 739 White, 82 Black, and 47 Asian students out of a total of 1,440 are attending at Southwestern University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Southwestern University is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 64.2% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.

Student Age Distribution

There are 1,401 students under 25 years old, and 39 students over 25 years old out of 1,440 total students.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 1,440 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 55 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 3.82%.