Northwest Missouri State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwest Missouri State University has a diverse student body with 16% 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
84.1%(4,366)
Hispanic
5.0%(258)
African American
4.3%(224)
Asian
0.9%(46)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.4%(176)
Unknown
1.9%(101)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment8,505
International Students2%

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
39.0%(2,072)
Women
61.0%(3,236)

Gender Statistics

Men2,072

24% of total enrollment

Women3,236

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwest Missouri State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.7%(515)
18-19
34.4%(1,825)
20-21
36.1%(1,916)
22-24
12.3%(652)
25+
7.5%(398)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(53)
22-24
22.8%(727)
25+
75.6%(2,414)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwest Missouri 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 66% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.4%(715)
Out-of-State
31.4%(338)
International
2.1%(23)

Regional Representation

In-State715

66% of student body

Out-of-State338

31% of student body

International23

2% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age