A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 9% more male students than female students enrolled at Louisiana Tech University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,644
|
| Women |
5,195
|
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159647 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana Tech University.