Longwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
1%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Longwood University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.3%(2,249)
Hispanic
6.6%(206)
African American
10.9%(338)
Asian
1.7%(52)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.3%(164)
Unknown
2.9%(90)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment4,358
International Students1%

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 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.5%(961)
Women
69.5%(2,193)

Gender Statistics

Men961

22% of total enrollment

Women2,193

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Longwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(22)
18-19
41.1%(1,296)
20-21
40.5%(1,278)
22-24
13.5%(426)
25+
4.2%(132)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(13)
22-24
19.4%(233)
25+
79.6%(958)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

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 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.5%(732)
Out-of-State
5.4%(42)
International
1.1%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State732

93% of student body

Out-of-State42

5% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age