Southeastern Louisiana University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
3%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southeastern Louisiana University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.2%(7,519)
Hispanic
6.9%(853)
African American
17.5%(2,146)
Asian
1.3%(155)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
3.4%(413)
Unknown
9.5%(1,169)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment13,465
International Students3%

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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.7%(4,683)
Women
62.3%(7,743)

Gender Statistics

Men4,683

35% of total enrollment

Women7,743

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southeastern Louisiana University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.6%(2,937)
18-19
30.3%(3,768)
20-21
25.5%(3,164)
22-24
13.5%(1,679)
25+
7.1%(878)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(21)
22-24
29.3%(304)
25+
68.7%(714)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southeastern Louisiana University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 159% in-state residents, -61% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.3%(2,279)
International
1.7%(40)

Regional Representation

In-State2,279

159% of student body

International40

3% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age