Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Louisiana 2026

9 ranked BSW programs in Louisiana

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All 9 Ranked Colleges in Louisiana

1
Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA · Private · 936 students

National #136
65.4 / 100
40.0%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$19,590
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

2
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 41,705 students

National #170
61.6 / 100
42.0%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$8,038
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

Louisiana 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.

3
Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public · 2,468 students

National #368
44 / 100
94.0%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$4,484
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

4
Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public · 14,426 students

National #370
43.6 / 100
35.3%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$5,777
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

5
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public · 8,523 students

National #376
43 / 100
40.6%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$5,180
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

6
University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · 8,601 students

National #411
40.9 / 100
39.6%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$5,788
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

7
Grambling State University

Grambling, LA · Public · 5,150 students

National #419
39.6 / 100
99.2%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$5,140
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

8
Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 8,279 students

National #465
35.5 / 100
95.5%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$4,973
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.

9
Dillard University

New Orleans, LA · Private · 1,080 students

National #499
32.7 / 100
99.3%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$19,194
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

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.