Central Methodist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
12%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Methodist University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.4%(706)
Hispanic
9.4%(97)
African American
12.6%(130)
Asian
1.1%(11)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(4)
Two or More Races
6.4%(66)
Unknown
1.7%(18)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment1,138
International Students12%

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
48.2%(548)
Women
51.8%(590)

Gender Statistics

Men548

48% of total enrollment

Women590

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Methodist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(2)
18-19
36.0%(366)
20-21
42.4%(431)
22-24
18.5%(188)
25+
2.9%(30)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Methodist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.3%(174)
Out-of-State
11.4%(26)
International
12.3%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State174

76% of student body

Out-of-State26

11% of student body

International28

12% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age