by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Missouri University of Science and Technology? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Missouri University of Science and Technology. We reviewed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology total enrollment is approximately 6,349 students. 5,052 are undergraduates and 1,297 are graduate students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Missouri University of Science and Technology undergraduate population is made up of 23.5% women, and 76.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 74.3% |
| Unknown | 321 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 222 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 3.3% |
| International | 165 | 3.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 140 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 27.4% of full-time grad students are women, and 72.6% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 855 | 66.0% |
| White | 279 | 21.5% |
| Unknown | 65 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 16 | 1.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,021 | 63.5% |
| International | 1,020 | 16.1% |
| Unknown | 386 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 246 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 3.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 156 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Asian | 23.6% |
| International | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.6% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 1,542 female students and 4,807 male students at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 91.7% of Missouri University of Science and Technology students come from within the state, and 8.3% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 32 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 938 | 76.8% |
| Illinois | 119 | 9.7% |
| Kansas | 34 | 2.8% |
| Arkansas | 32 | 2.6% |
| Texas | 27 | 2.2% |
Missouri University of Science and Technology enrolls approximately 16.1% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Missouri University of Science and Technology, 61.6% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2,261 | 31.6% |
| 18-19 | 2,143 | 30.0% |
| 22-24 | 1,431 | 20.0% |
| 25-29 | 694 | 9.7% |
| 30-34 | 289 | 4.0% |
| 35 and over | 287 | 4.0% |
| Under 18 | 49 | 0.7% |
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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