Race & Ethnicity
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Louisiana State University-Shreveport has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
9% of total enrollment
15% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Louisiana State University-Shreveport serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
34%
Traditional Age (18-21)
23%
Non-Traditional (25+)
76%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Louisiana State University-Shreveport attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 103% in-state residents, -9% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
103% of student body
7% of student body
States Represented
10 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
40%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
61%
Female Students
Global Reach
7%
International
Age Diversity
23%
Non-Traditional Age