Longwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
2%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Longwood University has a diverse student body with 33% 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
66.4%(2,779)
Hispanic
6.9%(288)
African American
11.0%(462)
Asian
6.9%(287)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
5.0%(208)
Unknown
3.5%(148)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment5,948
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Longwood University has a gender distribution of 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
31.3%(1,341)
Women
68.7%(2,940)

Gender Statistics

Men1,341

23% of total enrollment

Women2,940

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Longwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(60)
18-19
41.6%(1,341)
20-21
37.8%(1,218)
22-24
13.2%(427)
25+
5.5%(177)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(16)
22-24
17.2%(228)
25+
81.5%(1,078)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Longwood 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 94% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.5%(735)
Out-of-State
5.0%(39)
International
1.5%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State735

94% of student body

Out-of-State39

5% of student body

International12

2% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age