A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CMU - CLAS are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CMU - CLAS has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
523
|
| Women |
557
|
CMU - CLAS serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176947 IPEDS survey data for Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.