by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Southern University at Shreveport? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Southern University at Shreveport. We reviewed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual crunched the numbers to discover how diverse the average college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Southern University at Shreveport total enrollment is approximately 1,935 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Southern University at Shreveport undergraduate population is made up of 73.5% women, and 26.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Southern University at Shreveport Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,765 | 91.5% |
| White | 105 | 5.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| International | 3 | 0.2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,765 | 91.5% |
| White | 105 | 5.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| International | 3 | 0.2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.1% |
Southern University at Shreveport faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 84.3% |
| White | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,423 female students and 512 male students at Southern University at Shreveport.
Southern University at Shreveport faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 95.3% of Southern University at Shreveport students come from within the state, and 4.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 12 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 291 | 91.5% |
| Texas | 10 | 3.1% |
| Illinois | 4 | 1.3% |
| California | 3 | 0.9% |
| Indiana | 2 | 0.6% |
Southern University at Shreveport welcomes approximately 0.2% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Southern University at Shreveport, 22.5% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,055 | 35.8% |
| 18-19 | 404 | 13.7% |
| 35 and over | 397 | 13.5% |
| 25-29 | 308 | 10.4% |
| 22-24 | 269 | 9.1% |
| 20-21 | 260 | 8.8% |
| 30-34 | 258 | 8.7% |
Southern University at Shreveport is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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