Central Methodist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
10%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Methodist University has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.1%(679)
Hispanic
9.2%(90)
African American
12.0%(118)
Asian
1.0%(10)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(4)
Two or More Races
6.4%(63)
Unknown
1.8%(18)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment1,080
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Central Methodist University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Central Methodist University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.4%(523)
Women
51.6%(557)

Gender Statistics

Men523

48% of total enrollment

Women557

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Methodist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(6)
18-19
43.1%(465)
20-21
39.5%(427)
22-24
13.3%(144)
25+
3.5%(38)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Methodist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 60% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.6%(174)
Out-of-State
30.8%(90)
International
9.6%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State174

60% of student body

Out-of-State90

31% of student body

International28

10% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age