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Missouri University of Science and Technology Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 34%

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 Missouri University of Science and Technology 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.

Racial demographics of Missouri University of Science and Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
4%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
6%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 37%

There are 214% more male students than female students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology with a gender ratio of 76% men to 24% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Missouri University of Science and Technology has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Missouri University of Science and Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
76%
Women
24%
Enrollment by gender for Missouri University of Science and Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
5,424
Women
1,730

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 26%

Missouri University of Science and Technology draws 74 percent of students from Missouri, 22 percent from other states, and 4 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
74%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,935 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

7,154
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 7.3%
Part-time undergraduates 9.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178411.

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