Louisiana State University-Shreveport Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
7%
International
10
States Represented

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

White
59.1%(1,728)
Hispanic
1.1%(33)
African American
26.5%(773)
Asian
1.8%(54)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.3%(156)
Unknown
5.2%(153)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment12,681
International Students7%

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

Men
39.1%(1,182)
Women
60.9%(1,840)

Gender Statistics

Men1,182

9% of total enrollment

Women1,840

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

Under 18
15.8%(403)
18-19
19.4%(495)
20-21
20.4%(520)
22-24
17.2%(437)
25+
27.2%(693)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.1%(82)
22-24
14.3%(1,031)
25+
84.5%(6,072)

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

In-State
93.8%(274)
International
6.2%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State274

103% of student body

International18

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