Southern University at New Orleans Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
3%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern University at New Orleans has a diverse student body with 95% 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
5.3%(135)
Hispanic
3.7%(95)
African American
85.4%(2,163)
Asian
1.6%(41)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
1.8%(45)
Unknown
1.9%(48)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment2,853
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Southern University at New Orleans offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Southern University at New Orleans has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.0%(760)
Women
70.0%(1,777)

Gender Statistics

Men760

27% of total enrollment

Women1,777

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern University at New Orleans serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 18% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
30.5%(540)
18-19
16.6%(295)
20-21
8.5%(150)
22-24
11.7%(208)
25+
32.7%(580)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(2)
22-24
18.5%(53)
25+
80.8%(231)

Age Diversity Insights

18%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern University at New Orleans attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 82% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
82.1%(124)
Out-of-State
15.2%(23)
International
2.6%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State124

82% of student body

Out-of-State23

15% of student body

International4

3% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age