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
34% of total enrollment
40% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Missouri-Columbia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
78%
Traditional Age (18-21)
3%
Non-Traditional (25+)
26%
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 67% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
67% of student body
32% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
45 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
20%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
54%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
3%
Non-Traditional Age