Mississippi Valley State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

89%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi Valley State University has a diverse student body with 89% 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
11.0%(239)
Hispanic
3.3%(72)
African American
79.5%(1,734)
Asian
0.6%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
1.0%(21)
Unknown
4.3%(93)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color89%
Total Enrollment2,427
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
43.5%(948)
Women
56.5%(1,232)

Gender Statistics

Men948

39% of total enrollment

Women1,232

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mississippi Valley State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.8%(517)
18-19
25.6%(514)
20-21
17.7%(354)
22-24
17.1%(343)
25+
13.8%(277)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.5%(1)
20-21
2.1%(4)
22-24
37.2%(71)
25+
60.2%(115)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

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 43% in-state residents, 56% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
43.1%(121)
Out-of-State
55.9%(157)
International
1.1%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State121

43% of student body

Out-of-State157

56% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

89%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age