University of Louisiana at Monroe Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
13%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.3%(3,964)
Hispanic
3.1%(195)
African American
23.8%(1,489)
Asian
1.5%(95)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
2.8%(176)
Unknown
5.1%(320)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment8,398
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.7%(2,271)
Women
65.3%(4,281)

Gender Statistics

Men2,271

27% of total enrollment

Women4,281

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Louisiana at Monroe serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
22.4%(1,464)
18-19
28.1%(1,842)
20-21
24.9%(1,629)
22-24
12.7%(833)
25+
11.9%(782)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
4.3%(79)
22-24
28.0%(517)
25+
67.6%(1,248)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Louisiana at Monroe attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.8%(829)
Out-of-State
3.1%(31)
International
13.0%(129)

Regional Representation

In-State829

84% of student body

Out-of-State31

3% of student body

International129

13% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age