Southeastern Louisiana University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
4%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southeastern Louisiana University has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
59.5%(8,785)
Hispanic
6.8%(1,007)
African American
17.2%(2,541)
Asian
1.4%(209)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
3.3%(481)
Unknown
11.6%(1,712)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment16,164
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southeastern Louisiana University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.5%(5,602)
Women
62.5%(9,341)

Gender Statistics

Men5,602

35% of total enrollment

Women9,341

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southeastern Louisiana University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.6%(3,243)
18-19
30.7%(3,892)
20-21
24.2%(3,072)
22-24
12.5%(1,584)
25+
7.0%(893)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
2.4%(28)
22-24
32.5%(382)
25+
65.1%(766)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southeastern Louisiana University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 129% in-state residents, -33% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.2%(2,249)
International
2.8%(64)

Regional Representation

In-State2,249

129% of student body

International64

4% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age