University of Central Missouri Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Central Missouri has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.6%(5,762)
Hispanic
5.6%(408)
African American
7.3%(528)
Asian
1.2%(85)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(12)
Two or More Races
4.7%(338)
Unknown
1.2%(84)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment11,637
International Students1%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.6%(3,273)
Women
55.4%(4,072)

Gender Statistics

Men3,273

28% of total enrollment

Women4,072

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Central Missouri serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.9%(1,165)
18-19
25.6%(1,875)
20-21
29.5%(2,158)
22-24
16.4%(1,199)
25+
12.5%(916)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.6%(111)
22-24
37.2%(1,592)
25+
60.3%(2,582)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Central Missouri attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.5%(904)
Out-of-State
9.4%(95)
International
1.1%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State904

90% of student body

Out-of-State95

9% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age