Missouri State University-West Plains Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
3%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Missouri State University-West Plains has a diverse student body with 15% 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
85.3%(1,903)
Hispanic
2.6%(57)
African American
1.6%(35)
Asian
1.1%(25)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(17)
Two or More Races
2.7%(61)
Unknown
5.9%(132)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment2,241
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Missouri State University-West Plains has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
31.8%(713)
Women
68.2%(1,528)

Gender Statistics

Men713

32% of total enrollment

Women1,528

68% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Missouri State University-West Plains serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
41.0%(708)
18-19
29.8%(514)
20-21
10.4%(180)
22-24
4.8%(82)
25+
14.0%(242)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Missouri State University-West Plains attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 103% in-state residents, -6% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(311)
International
2.5%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State311

103% of student body

International8

3% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age