Metropolitan State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
3
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Metropolitan State University has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.7%(2,968)
Hispanic
7.6%(556)
African American
29.6%(2,162)
Asian
16.0%(1,171)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.1%(296)
Unknown
1.4%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment8,508
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Metropolitan State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.9%(3,157)
Women
58.1%(4,384)

Gender Statistics

Men3,157

37% of total enrollment

Women4,384

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Metropolitan State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 14% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 38% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(93)
18-19
6.7%(351)
20-21
13.9%(730)
22-24
23.2%(1,219)
25+
54.5%(2,867)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
3.6%(26)
25+
96.4%(705)

Age Diversity Insights

14%

Traditional Age (18-21)

38%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Metropolitan State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 117% in-state residents, -17% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(133)

Regional Representation

In-State133

117% of student body

States Represented

3 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

38%

Non-Traditional Age

Metropolitan State University - Demographics & Diversity