A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Our Lady of the Lake College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 282% more female students than male students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake College with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Our Lady of the Lake College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
255
|
| Women |
973
|
Our Lady of the Lake College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% 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 | 45% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160074 IPEDS survey data for Our Lady of the Lake College.