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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
45% of total enrollment
41% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Montana State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
69%
Traditional Age (18-21)
7%
Non-Traditional (25+)
14%
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, 60% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
40% of student body
60% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
50 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
15%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
47%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
7%
Non-Traditional Age