University of Missouri-Kansas City Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.8%(6,391)
Hispanic
13.2%(1,456)
African American
12.6%(1,388)
Asian
8.3%(914)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
5.5%(606)
Unknown
2.2%(246)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment17,882
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(4,674)
Women
59.3%(6,798)

Gender Statistics

Men4,674

26% of total enrollment

Women6,798

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Missouri-Kansas City serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
30.6%(3,107)
18-19
23.9%(2,428)
20-21
21.4%(2,170)
22-24
13.7%(1,395)
25+
10.3%(1,049)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(7)
20-21
5.4%(279)
22-24
39.2%(2,009)
25+
55.2%(2,833)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Missouri-Kansas City attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.5%(876)
Out-of-State
26.7%(332)
International
2.7%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State876

71% of student body

Out-of-State332

27% of student body

International34

3% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age