Missouri Western State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Missouri Western State University has a diverse student body with 30% 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

White
69.7%(2,985)
Hispanic
1.3%(55)
African American
10.7%(459)
Asian
2.0%(85)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(57)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
8.2%(351)
Unknown
6.6%(283)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment4,550
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Missouri Western State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.6%(1,669)
Women
61.4%(2,659)

Gender Statistics

Men1,669

37% of total enrollment

Women2,659

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Missouri Western State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
29.5%(1,061)
18-19
27.0%(973)
20-21
20.5%(740)
22-24
13.7%(492)
25+
9.3%(336)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(2)
22-24
33.3%(71)
25+
65.7%(140)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Missouri Western State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.5%(492)
Out-of-State
14.8%(86)
International
0.7%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State492

85% of student body

Out-of-State86

15% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age