Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Louisiana 2026
9 ranked BSW programs in Louisiana
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At #136 for diversity, Louisiana Christian University's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.
The student body is 40.0% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. Louisiana Christian University earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. A gender ratio of 1.00 means you'll study in a program with a healthier gender mix than most social work schools.
Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 41,705 students
National #170Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #170 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.
About 42.0% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. At 0.74 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.
Southern University at New Orleans comes in at #368 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.
With 94.0% minority enrollment, Southern University at New Orleans offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. A gender ratio of 0.52 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #370 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.
With 35.3% minority enrollment, Southeastern Louisiana University offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. At 0.59 for gender balance, the school falls in the middle of the pack among BSW programs.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #376 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.
With 40.6% minority enrollment, Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers more diversity than many programs, though there's room to grow. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. At 0.43 for gender balance, the student population skews heavily in one direction — not unusual for BSW programs, but noticeable.
University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks #411 on our diversity list for 2026. While the numbers are modest, some students prioritize other qualities like location, cost, or specific fieldwork opportunities.
About 39.6% of students identify as racial or ethnic minorities, providing a moderately diverse campus experience. University of Louisiana at Monroe earns a "Moderate" diversity rating — there's meaningful variety in the student body, with room to improve. The gender balance ratio of 0.50 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.
At #419 for diversity, Grambling State University's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.
With 99.2% minority enrollment, Grambling State University offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. The gender balance ratio of 0.58 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.
At #465 for diversity, Southern University and A & M College's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.
95.5% of students come from minority backgrounds, giving you exposure to a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.51 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.
At #499 for diversity, Dillard University's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.
With 99.3% minority enrollment, Dillard University offers one of the most diverse student populations among BSW programs. Dillard University receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. A gender ratio of 0.37 shows this program has the typical gender imbalance found in social work education.