A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Missouri-Kansas City are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Missouri Kansas City with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Missouri-Kansas City has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,664
|
| Women |
9,039
|
University of Missouri-Kansas City serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 19.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 18.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178402 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri Kansas City.