Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
0%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a diverse student body with 41% 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
58.2%(5,761)
Hispanic
6.1%(603)
African American
25.9%(2,559)
Asian
1.2%(118)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(130)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
4.8%(476)
Unknown
2.4%(239)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment11,332
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
30.0%(3,025)
Women
69.9%(7,050)
Other
0.1%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men3,025

27% of total enrollment

Women7,050

62% 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 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.6%(2,021)
18-19
21.8%(1,718)
20-21
18.6%(1,472)
22-24
11.8%(934)
25+
22.2%(1,753)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(9)
22-24
13.5%(128)
25+
85.6%(812)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

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 97% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.8%(999)
Out-of-State
3.2%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State999

97% of student body

Out-of-State33

3% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age