by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Missouri State West Plains? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Missouri State West Plains. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
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Missouri State West Plains total enrollment is approximately 859 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Missouri State West Plains undergraduate population is made up of 69.7% women, and 30.3% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Missouri State West Plains Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 3.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 26 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.8% |
| Unknown | 23 | 2.7% |
| International | 6 | 0.7% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 3.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 26 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.8% |
| Unknown | 23 | 2.7% |
| International | 6 | 0.7% |
Missouri State University-West Plains faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 86.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| International | 2.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 599 female students and 260 male students at Missouri State West Plains.
Missouri State University-West Plains faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 90.3% of Missouri State West Plains students come from within the state, and 9.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 10 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 367 | 94.3% |
| Arkansas | 12 | 3.1% |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0.5% |
| Kansas | 2 | 0.5% |
| California | 1 | 0.3% |
Missouri State West Plains hosts approximately 0.7% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Missouri State West Plains, 41.3% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 782 | 40.8% |
| 18-19 | 594 | 31.0% |
| 20-21 | 198 | 10.3% |
| 35 and over | 129 | 6.7% |
| 22-24 | 80 | 4.2% |
| 25-29 | 78 | 4.1% |
| 30-34 | 58 | 3.0% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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