Louisiana Tech University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
2%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Louisiana Tech University has a diverse student body with 26% 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
73.8%(8,030)
Hispanic
5.1%(551)
African American
11.9%(1,298)
Asian
1.5%(160)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
2.1%(234)
Unknown
5.2%(567)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment12,303
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 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.2%(5,785)
Women
47.8%(5,299)

Gender Statistics

Men5,785

47% of total enrollment

Women5,299

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Louisiana Tech University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.9%(2,490)
18-19
36.0%(3,743)
20-21
27.0%(2,809)
22-24
10.4%(1,078)
25+
2.7%(281)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
4.4%(45)
22-24
31.8%(326)
25+
63.7%(654)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

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 85% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.5%(1,905)
Out-of-State
13.0%(294)
International
2.4%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State1,905

85% of student body

Out-of-State294

13% of student body

International55

2% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age