Southern University at Shreveport Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 25%

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 Southern University at Shreveport are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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

Racial demographics of Southern University at Shreveport students
Race Percent of Students
White
6%
Black
85%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
7%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 42%

There are 140% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern University at Shreveport 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 Shreveport students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
29%
Women
71%
Enrollment by gender for Southern University at Shreveport students
Gender Number of Students
Men
868
Women
2,083

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 8%

Southern University at Shreveport draws 92 percent of students from Louisiana, 8 percent from other states, and 0 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 Shreveport students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
8%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$41,497 per year

86% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,951
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.6%
Part-time undergraduates 21.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160649.

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