Truman State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

13%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
7%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Truman State University has a diverse student body with 13% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
85.9%(3,024)
Hispanic
4.0%(141)
African American
2.5%(88)
Asian
2.4%(85)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.5%(123)
Unknown
1.3%(46)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color13%
Total Enrollment4,316
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Truman State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(1,569)
Women
59.4%(2,295)

Gender Statistics

Men1,569

36% of total enrollment

Women2,295

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Truman State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.4%(508)
18-19
35.7%(1,178)
20-21
34.2%(1,129)
22-24
11.3%(374)
25+
3.4%(113)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.8%(16)
22-24
53.6%(179)
25+
41.6%(139)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Truman State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.9%(514)
Out-of-State
13.5%(87)
International
6.5%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State514

80% of student body

Out-of-State87

14% of student body

International42

7% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

13%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age