Race & Ethnicity
Murray State University has a diverse student body with 17% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Murray State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Murray State University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
30% of total enrollment
51% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Murray State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
66%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
19%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Murray State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
61% of student body
36% of student body
3% of student body
States Represented
29 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
17%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
63%
Female Students
Global Reach
3%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age