LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Louisiana Tech University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at Louisiana Tech University with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% 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.

Male to female gender ratio for Louisiana Tech University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
53%
Women
47%
Enrollment by gender for Louisiana Tech University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
6,246
Women
5,627

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech draws 80 percent of students from Louisiana, 12 percent from other states, and 8 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 Tech University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
80%
Out of State
12%
Foreign
8%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$46,738 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

11,873
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 12.7%
Part-time undergraduates 8.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159647.

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