Louisiana State University Shreveport campus

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LSUS Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 56%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at LSUS are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Louisiana State University Shreveport students
Race Percent of Students
White
57%
Black
23%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
2%
Race Unknown
7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Louisiana State University Shreveport with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LSUS has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Louisiana State University Shreveport students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for Louisiana State University Shreveport students
Gender Number of Students
Men
4,229
Women
6,520

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 12%

LSUS draws 88 percent of students from Louisiana, 9 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Louisiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Louisiana State University Shreveport students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
88%
Out of State
9%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$47,946 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,749
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.7%
Part-time undergraduates 25.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159416.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026