Louisiana Tech University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
2%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Louisiana Tech University has a diverse student body with 25% 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
74.7%(7,285)
Hispanic
5.0%(492)
African American
11.1%(1,083)
Asian
1.4%(134)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
2.3%(224)
Unknown
5.0%(492)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment10,839
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Louisiana Tech University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.6%(5,219)
Women
47.4%(4,705)

Gender Statistics

Men5,219

48% of total enrollment

Women4,705

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Louisiana Tech University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.9%(2,374)
18-19
33.0%(3,271)
20-21
29.2%(2,894)
22-24
10.7%(1,057)
25+
3.3%(328)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.2%(48)
22-24
33.7%(308)
25+
61.1%(559)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Louisiana Tech University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.6%(1,546)
Out-of-State
10.4%(184)
International
1.9%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State1,546

88% of student body

Out-of-State184

10% of student body

International34

2% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age