A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwest Minnesota State University are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwest Minnesota State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwest Minnesota State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,623
|
| Women |
4,307
|
Southwest Minnesota State University serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 7.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175078 IPEDS survey data for Southwest Minnesota State University.