University of Louisiana at Monroe Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
6%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.7%(4,382)
Hispanic
3.1%(219)
African American
24.5%(1,714)
Asian
1.5%(107)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(27)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
2.8%(197)
Unknown
4.8%(337)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment9,481
International Students6%

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
35.1%(2,566)
Women
64.9%(4,736)

Gender Statistics

Men2,566

27% of total enrollment

Women4,736

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Louisiana at Monroe serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.4%(1,596)
18-19
27.9%(1,828)
20-21
25.3%(1,658)
22-24
12.4%(815)
25+
10.0%(653)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(3)
20-21
4.2%(73)
22-24
28.4%(489)
25+
67.2%(1,157)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Louisiana at Monroe attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.4%(922)
Out-of-State
3.7%(38)
International
5.9%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State922

90% of student body

Out-of-State38

4% of student body

International60

6% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age