Southern University at Shreveport Demographics & Diversity Overview

94%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
1%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern University at Shreveport has a diverse student body with 94% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
6.2%(263)
Hispanic
1.0%(44)
African American
90.6%(3,861)
Asian
0.4%(19)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
1.3%(56)
Unknown
0.0%(2)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color94%
Total Enrollment4,262
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
29.7%(1,264)
Women
70.3%(2,998)

Gender Statistics

Men1,264

30% of total enrollment

Women2,998

70% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern University at Shreveport serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
32.0%(1,009)
18-19
17.0%(538)
20-21
10.0%(317)
22-24
9.2%(290)
25+
31.7%(1,002)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern University at Shreveport attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(378)
Out-of-State
0.8%(3)
International
0.8%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State378

98% of student body

Out-of-State3

1% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

94%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age