Race & Ethnicity
University of Missouri-Columbia has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
University of Missouri-Columbia offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
University of Missouri-Columbia has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
35% of total enrollment
41% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Missouri-Columbia 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
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
83%
Traditional Age (18-21)
4%
Non-Traditional (25+)
24%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
University of Missouri-Columbia attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
70% of student body
29% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
44 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
20%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
54%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
4%
Non-Traditional Age