Missouri Valley College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

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 Valley College are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Missouri Valley College students
Race Percent of Students
White
49%
Black
17%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
4%
International
16%
Race Unknown
7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 20% more male students than female students enrolled at Missouri Valley College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Missouri Valley College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Missouri Valley College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
55%
Women
45%
Enrollment by gender for Missouri Valley College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
966
Women
804

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 66%

Missouri Valley College draws 34 percent of students from Missouri, 44 percent from other states, and 22 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 Valley College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
34%
Out of State
44%
Foreign
22%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$56,022 per year

46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,770
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 7.1%
Part-time undergraduates 2.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178369.

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