University of New Orleans Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
3%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of New Orleans has a diverse student body with 52% 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
45.2%(2,952)
Hispanic
12.9%(846)
African American
24.5%(1,599)
Asian
8.5%(558)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
5.2%(337)
Unknown
3.2%(207)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment8,489
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of New Orleans has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.4%(3,367)
Women
51.6%(3,594)

Gender Statistics

Men3,367

40% of total enrollment

Women3,594

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of New Orleans serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.6%(910)
18-19
26.8%(1,465)
20-21
23.7%(1,299)
22-24
16.4%(897)
25+
16.5%(905)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.5%(17)
22-24
18.3%(206)
25+
80.1%(901)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of 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 112% in-state residents, -15% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.4%(911)
International
2.6%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State911

112% of student body

International24

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age