Minnesota State University Moorhead Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
3%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Minnesota State University Moorhead has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.0%(3,554)
Hispanic
4.6%(204)
African American
6.3%(281)
Asian
2.1%(92)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
4.5%(201)
Unknown
1.6%(69)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment6,072
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Minnesota State University Moorhead has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.0%(1,716)
Women
62.8%(2,911)
Other
0.2%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men1,716

28% of total enrollment

Women2,911

48% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Minnesota State University Moorhead serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(62)
18-19
31.8%(1,083)
20-21
30.6%(1,042)
22-24
17.2%(586)
25+
18.5%(629)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(22)
22-24
16.7%(165)
25+
81.1%(802)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Minnesota State University Moorhead attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.3%(430)
Out-of-State
25.7%(155)
International
3.0%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State430

71% of student body

Out-of-State155

26% of student body

International18

3% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age