Laredo College Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
3%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Laredo College has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.7%(160)
Hispanic
96.3%(8,964)
African American
0.1%(7)
Asian
0.2%(18)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
0.0%(2)
Unknown
1.6%(150)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment9,317
International Students3%

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
42.5%(3,956)
Women
57.5%(5,361)

Gender Statistics

Men3,956

42% of total enrollment

Women5,361

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Laredo College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
33.5%(3,123)
18-19
26.9%(2,506)
20-21
16.9%(1,570)
22-24
9.9%(920)
25+
12.9%(1,198)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Laredo College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 147% in-state residents, -50% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.3%(1,367)
International
1.7%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State1,367

147% of student body

International24

3% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age