Race & Ethnicity
Missouri State University-Springfield has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Missouri State University-Springfield offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Missouri State University-Springfield has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
32% of total enrollment
47% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Missouri State University-Springfield serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
46%
Traditional Age (18-21)
8%
Non-Traditional (25+)
20%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Missouri State University-Springfield attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
85% of student body
9% of student body
6% of student body
States Represented
43 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
19%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
60%
Female Students
Global Reach
6%
International
Age Diversity
8%
Non-Traditional Age