A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSU Moorhead are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
78%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
7%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSU Moorhead has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
35%
|
Women |
65%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,650
|
Women |
3,032
|
MSU Moorhead serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
68%
|
Out of State |
28%
|
Foreign |
3%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
30% 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 | 18% |
Part time Undergrads | 15.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174358 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Last updated February 24, 2024