Truman State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

12%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
13%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Truman State University has a diverse student body with 12% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
86.5%(2,889)
Hispanic
3.8%(128)
African American
2.5%(84)
Asian
2.5%(83)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.4%(115)
Unknown
0.9%(31)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color12%
Total Enrollment3,960
International Students13%

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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.1%(1,454)
Women
59.9%(2,168)

Gender Statistics

Men1,454

37% of total enrollment

Women2,168

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Truman State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.6%(494)
18-19
32.7%(1,183)
20-21
37.1%(1,342)
22-24
11.4%(414)
25+
5.2%(189)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.8%(13)
22-24
63.3%(214)
25+
32.8%(111)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Truman State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.4%(512)
Out-of-State
14.0%(98)
International
12.6%(88)

Regional Representation

In-State512

73% of student body

Out-of-State98

14% of student body

International88

13% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

12%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age