University of Central Missouri Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
2%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Central Missouri has a diverse student body with 22% 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
78.0%(7,673)
Hispanic
5.1%(503)
African American
7.2%(711)
Asian
1.4%(138)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.8%(471)
Unknown
2.9%(288)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment16,310
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Central Missouri has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(4,339)
Women
56.8%(5,706)

Gender Statistics

Men4,339

27% of total enrollment

Women5,706

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Central Missouri serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 39% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.1%(1,296)
18-19
25.4%(1,822)
20-21
28.9%(2,071)
22-24
15.0%(1,074)
25+
12.7%(915)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
7.7%(427)
22-24
44.8%(2,492)
25+
47.6%(2,649)

Age Diversity Insights

39%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Central Missouri attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 87% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.4%(908)
Out-of-State
10.6%(110)
International
2.0%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State908

87% of student body

Out-of-State110

11% of student body

International21

2% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age