Laredo College Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
2
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Laredo College has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.8%(234)
Hispanic
95.9%(12,174)
African American
0.1%(11)
Asian
0.2%(31)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
0.0%(3)
Unknown
1.8%(225)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment12,701
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Laredo College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.4%(5,389)
Women
57.6%(7,312)

Gender Statistics

Men5,389

42% of total enrollment

Women7,312

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Laredo College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
37.4%(3,816)
18-19
25.0%(2,550)
20-21
15.6%(1,593)
22-24
9.9%(1,009)
25+
12.0%(1,223)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Laredo College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 133% in-state residents, -34% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.8%(1,576)
International
1.2%(19)

Regional Representation

In-State1,576

133% of student body

International19

2% of student body

States Represented

2 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age