A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Loyola University-New Orleans are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Loyola University-New Orleans has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,480
|
| Women |
2,917
|
Loyola University-New Orleans serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Louisiana or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
53%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 5.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159656 IPEDS survey data for Loyola University New Orleans.