A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mayville State University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Mayville State University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mayville State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
407
|
| Women |
716
|
Mayville State University serves a low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 24.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200226 IPEDS survey data for Mayville State University.