A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSU are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 74% more female students than male students enrolled at Midwestern State University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSU 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 |
2,109
|
| Women |
3,675
|
MSU serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% 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 | 26.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226833 IPEDS survey data for Midwestern State University.