Montana State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Montana State University has a diverse student body with 15% 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
85.3%(12,305)
Hispanic
5.7%(821)
African American
0.4%(58)
Asian
1.2%(166)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(186)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
5.4%(778)
Unknown
0.7%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment16,681
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Montana State University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.3%(7,790)
Women
46.7%(6,835)

Gender Statistics

Men7,790

47% of total enrollment

Women6,835

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Montana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(235)
18-19
41.1%(6,007)
20-21
33.1%(4,843)
22-24
15.9%(2,327)
25+
8.3%(1,213)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.6%(12)
22-24
24.3%(499)
25+
75.1%(1,544)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Montana 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 40% in-state residents, 59% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
40.0%(1,305)
Out-of-State
59.4%(1,936)
International
0.6%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State1,305

40% of student body

Out-of-State1,936

59% of student body

International18

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age