Southeast Missouri State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
6%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southeast Missouri State University has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.9%(7,175)
Hispanic
3.4%(303)
African American
8.5%(752)
Asian
0.9%(81)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
3.3%(293)
Unknown
2.7%(242)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment11,203
International Students6%

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
40.2%(3,744)
Women
59.8%(5,567)

Gender Statistics

Men3,744

33% of total enrollment

Women5,567

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southeast Missouri State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.7%(1,351)
18-19
28.4%(2,298)
20-21
30.5%(2,474)
22-24
14.1%(1,144)
25+
10.3%(832)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.8%(61)
22-24
40.8%(647)
25+
55.4%(879)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southeast Missouri State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.7%(984)
Out-of-State
14.7%(182)
International
5.6%(69)

Regional Representation

In-State984

80% of student body

Out-of-State182

15% of student body

International69

6% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age