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Loyola University New Orleans Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

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 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.

Racial demographics of Loyola University New Orleans students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 85% more female students than male students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Loyola University New Orleans has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Loyola University New Orleans students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
35%
Women
65%
Enrollment by gender for Loyola University New Orleans students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,490
Women
2,760

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 44%

Loyola University New Orleans draws 55 percent of students from Louisiana, 39 percent from other states, and 4 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 Loyola University New Orleans students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
55%
Out of State
39%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$67,759 per year

41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,250
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 5.9%
Part-time undergraduates 5.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159656.

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