Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
0%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.8%(4,856)
Hispanic
6.0%(493)
African American
25.4%(2,100)
Asian
1.2%(103)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(114)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
4.8%(398)
Unknown
2.2%(184)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment9,389
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.1%(2,533)
Women
69.8%(5,872)
Other
0.1%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men2,533

27% of total enrollment

Women5,872

63% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwestern State University of Louisiana attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 103% in-state residents, -3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(999)

Regional Representation

In-State999

103% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age