Missouri Southern State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Missouri Southern State University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.4%(2,758)
Hispanic
8.2%(323)
African American
6.2%(241)
Asian
3.0%(117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.4%(173)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(21)
Two or More Races
2.1%(82)
Unknown
5.2%(203)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment4,144
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Missouri Southern State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.0%(1,538)
Women
62.0%(2,514)

Gender Statistics

Men1,538

37% of total enrollment

Women2,514

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Missouri Southern State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.5%(710)
18-19
22.8%(925)
20-21
23.0%(931)
22-24
16.7%(676)
25+
20.0%(810)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
1.1%(1)
20-21
1.1%(1)
22-24
32.6%(30)
25+
65.2%(60)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

2%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Missouri Southern State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.5%(423)
Out-of-State
21.7%(120)
International
1.8%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State423

76% of student body

Out-of-State120

22% of student body

International10

2% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age