Mississippi Valley State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

92%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi Valley State University has a diverse student body with 92% 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
8.0%(133)
Hispanic
2.4%(39)
African American
83.0%(1,373)
Asian
0.5%(8)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(6)
Two or More Races
0.9%(15)
Unknown
4.7%(78)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color92%
Total Enrollment1,879
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Mississippi Valley State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(715)
Women
56.8%(939)

Gender Statistics

Men715

38% of total enrollment

Women939

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mississippi Valley State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.2%(383)
18-19
22.7%(375)
20-21
21.7%(359)
22-24
19.1%(316)
25+
13.4%(221)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(1)
22-24
24.0%(54)
25+
75.6%(170)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.0%(121)
Out-of-State
39.5%(81)
International
1.5%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State121

59% of student body

Out-of-State81

40% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

92%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age