Southern University at New Orleans Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
71%
Female Students
0%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern University at New Orleans has a diverse student body with 95% 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
4.9%(82)
Hispanic
1.7%(28)
African American
89.4%(1,499)
Asian
0.6%(10)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
1.6%(27)
Unknown
1.6%(26)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment1,950
International Students0%

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 71% female students and 29% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
28.5%(479)
Women
71.5%(1,201)

Gender Statistics

Men479

25% of total enrollment

Women1,201

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern University at New Orleans serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 36% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.8%(408)
18-19
16.4%(270)
20-21
8.9%(146)
22-24
13.0%(214)
25+
36.8%(604)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(2)
22-24
14.4%(39)
25+
84.8%(229)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

36%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern University at New Orleans attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.4%(117)
Out-of-State
5.6%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State117

94% of student body

Out-of-State7

6% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

71%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

36%

Non-Traditional Age