University of Louisiana at Lafayette Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a diverse student body with 40% 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
60.1%(8,395)
Hispanic
5.5%(768)
African American
24.7%(3,453)
Asian
2.5%(356)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(56)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
3.9%(542)
Unknown
2.7%(380)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment16,788
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(5,947)
Women
57.8%(8,130)

Gender Statistics

Men5,947

35% of total enrollment

Women8,130

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Louisiana at Lafayette serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.1%(937)
18-19
39.0%(5,135)
20-21
27.7%(3,656)
22-24
15.5%(2,044)
25+
10.7%(1,407)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(25)
22-24
24.7%(535)
25+
74.1%(1,606)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Louisiana at Lafayette attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.9%(2,953)
Out-of-State
2.1%(65)
International
1.0%(30)

Regional Representation

In-State2,953

97% of student body

Out-of-State65

2% of student body

International30

1% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age