Maryville University of Saint Louis Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 36%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Maryville University of Saint Louis 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.

Racial demographics of Maryville University of Saint Louis students
Race Percent of Students
White
75%
Black
8%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
4%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 40%

There are 160% more female students than male students enrolled at Maryville University of Saint Louis with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Maryville University of Saint Louis students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
28%
Women
72%
Enrollment by gender for Maryville University of Saint Louis students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,575
Women
6,686

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 36%

Maryville University of Saint Louis draws 65 percent of students from Missouri, 31 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Missouri, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Maryville University of Saint Louis students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
65%
Out of State
31%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$70,678 per year

30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

9,261
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 29.5%
Part-time undergraduates 29.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178059.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026