University of Missouri-St Louis Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
7%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Missouri-St Louis has a diverse student body with 29% 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
70.8%(8,671)
Hispanic
3.9%(476)
African American
13.1%(1,609)
Asian
5.2%(635)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(41)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
2.0%(245)
Unknown
4.7%(575)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment15,181
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Missouri-St Louis has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(5,234)
Women
57.8%(7,181)

Gender Statistics

Men5,234

34% of total enrollment

Women7,181

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Missouri-St Louis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 21% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
50.2%(6,234)
18-19
10.2%(1,269)
20-21
10.8%(1,342)
22-24
12.7%(1,574)
25+
16.1%(1,996)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.1%(31)
22-24
20.4%(565)
25+
78.4%(2,169)

Age Diversity Insights

21%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Missouri-St Louis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.6%(351)
Out-of-State
8.7%(36)
International
6.7%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State351

85% of student body

Out-of-State36

9% of student body

International28

7% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age