University of Missouri-St Louis Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
4%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Missouri-St Louis has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.6%(10,249)
Hispanic
3.8%(546)
African American
13.3%(1,935)
Asian
5.3%(763)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(53)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(5)
Two or More Races
2.0%(293)
Unknown
4.6%(664)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment18,033
International Students4%

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
42.4%(6,225)
Women
57.6%(8,461)

Gender Statistics

Men6,225

35% of total enrollment

Women8,461

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Missouri-St Louis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 18% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
52.0%(6,306)
18-19
10.8%(1,306)
20-21
10.5%(1,269)
22-24
11.7%(1,417)
25+
15.2%(1,839)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.5%(41)
22-24
20.4%(543)
25+
78.0%(2,078)

Age Diversity Insights

18%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Missouri-St Louis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 82% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
82.3%(357)
Out-of-State
13.8%(60)
International
3.9%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State357

82% of student body

Out-of-State60

14% of student body

International17

4% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age