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SUNO Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

Racial Diversity Index: 11%

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 SUNO are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Southern University at New Orleans is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Southern University at New Orleans students
Race Percent of Students
White
3%
Black
85%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
10%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNO has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Southern University at New Orleans students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for Southern University at New Orleans students
Gender Number of Students
Men
847
Women
1,621

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 26%

SUNO draws 74 percent of students from Louisiana, 25 percent from other states, and 1 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 Southern University at New Orleans students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
74%
Out of State
25%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$43,920 per year

83% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,468
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 52.3%
Part-time undergraduates 29.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160630.

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