A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Missouri State University-Springfield are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 74% more female students than male students enrolled at Missouri State University Springfield with a gender ratio of 11% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Missouri State University-Springfield has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
11%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,520
|
| Women |
2,639
|
Missouri State University-Springfield serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
28% 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 | 12.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179566 IPEDS survey data for Missouri State University Springfield.
Last updated February 24, 2025