A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeast Missouri State University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
77%
|
Black |
10%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
7%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeast Missouri State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
4,017
|
Women |
5,910
|
Southeast Missouri State University serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
74%
|
Out of State |
19%
|
Foreign |
8%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 15% |
Part time Undergrads | 15.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179557 IPEDS survey data for Southeast Missouri State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024