Louisiana State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Louisiana State University has a diverse student body with 36% 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
63.1%(20,838)
Hispanic
9.3%(3,075)
African American
18.2%(6,010)
Asian
4.8%(1,596)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(181)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(27)
Two or More Races
3.0%(997)
Unknown
1.0%(322)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment41,527
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Louisiana State University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.3%(15,221)
Women
54.7%(18,405)

Gender Statistics

Men15,221

37% of total enrollment

Women18,405

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Louisiana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.8%(3,514)
18-19
40.9%(13,324)
20-21
33.0%(10,763)
22-24
10.3%(3,356)
25+
5.0%(1,617)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.5%(168)
22-24
29.6%(2,028)
25+
67.9%(4,646)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Louisiana State 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 62% in-state residents, 37% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.7%(4,622)
Out-of-State
37.3%(2,796)
International
1.0%(76)

Regional Representation

In-State4,622

62% of student body

Out-of-State2,796

37% of student body

International76

1% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age