A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Missouri Valley College are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
16%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at Missouri Valley College with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Missouri Valley College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
849
|
| Women |
678
|
Missouri Valley College serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 27 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
33%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
34% 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 | 7.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178369 IPEDS survey data for Missouri Valley College.