Race & Ethnicity
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a diverse student body with 39% 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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
36% of total enrollment
49% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Louisiana at Lafayette serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
64%
Traditional Age (18-21)
12%
Non-Traditional (25+)
15%
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
Regional Representation
97% of student body
2% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
19 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
39%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
58%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
12%
Non-Traditional Age