Louisiana State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
48
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
63.7%(19,404)
Hispanic
9.1%(2,768)
African American
17.7%(5,399)
Asian
5.0%(1,508)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(166)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(26)
Two or More Races
2.9%(894)
Unknown
0.9%(281)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment37,348
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
44.9%(13,896)
Women
55.1%(17,056)

Gender Statistics

Men13,896

37% of total enrollment

Women17,056

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Louisiana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.9%(3,388)
18-19
41.6%(12,891)
20-21
33.2%(10,274)
22-24
9.9%(3,068)
25+
4.3%(1,331)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.6%(169)
22-24
29.0%(1,852)
25+
68.4%(4,374)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

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 65% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.1%(4,797)
Out-of-State
33.8%(2,489)
International
1.1%(81)

Regional Representation

In-State4,797

65% of student body

Out-of-State2,489

34% of student body

International81

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age