Northwest Missouri State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
4%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwest Missouri State University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.9%(4,798)
Hispanic
4.9%(284)
African American
4.5%(261)
Asian
1.7%(101)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.3%(193)
Unknown
2.2%(130)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment10,926
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northwest Missouri State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.4%(2,343)
Women
60.6%(3,598)

Gender Statistics

Men2,343

21% of total enrollment

Women3,598

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwest Missouri State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.9%(889)
18-19
32.4%(1,812)
20-21
30.7%(1,720)
22-24
12.1%(679)
25+
8.9%(498)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(88)
22-24
22.7%(922)
25+
75.1%(3,049)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

46%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwest Missouri State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 68% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.7%(691)
Out-of-State
28.7%(293)
International
3.5%(36)

Regional Representation

In-State691

68% of student body

Out-of-State293

29% of student body

International36

4% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age