Southeast Missouri State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
8%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southeast Missouri State University has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.3%(6,556)
Hispanic
3.5%(284)
African American
8.5%(689)
Asian
0.9%(72)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
3.3%(268)
Unknown
2.2%(175)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment9,927
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southeast Missouri State University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.9%(3,369)
Women
60.1%(5,085)

Gender Statistics

Men3,369

34% of total enrollment

Women5,085

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southeast Missouri State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.8%(1,251)
18-19
29.5%(2,495)
20-21
30.7%(2,597)
22-24
14.6%(1,238)
25+
10.3%(873)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.5%(37)
22-24
36.2%(533)
25+
61.3%(903)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southeast Missouri State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.0%(1,069)
Out-of-State
15.1%(209)
International
7.9%(110)

Regional Representation

In-State1,069

77% of student body

Out-of-State209

15% of student body

International110

8% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age