Murray State College Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
1%
International
5
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Murray State College has a diverse student body with 36% 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
64.1%(1,838)
Hispanic
11.6%(333)
African American
1.8%(53)
Asian
0.5%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%(72)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
18.8%(539)
Unknown
0.6%(16)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment2,867
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Murray State College has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
29.6%(849)
Women
70.4%(2,018)

Gender Statistics

Men849

30% of total enrollment

Women2,018

70% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Murray State College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.2%(622)
18-19
29.9%(800)
20-21
15.0%(401)
22-24
7.8%(208)
25+
24.2%(649)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Murray State College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 126% in-state residents, -26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.5%(201)
International
0.5%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State201

126% of student body

International1

1% of student body

States Represented

5 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age