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Central Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 38%

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 Central 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.

Racial demographics of University of Central Missouri students
Race Percent of Students
White
77%
Black
11%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
2%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Central Missouri with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Central Missouri students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
46%
Women
54%
Enrollment by gender for University of Central Missouri students
Gender Number of Students
Men
5,912
Women
6,945

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 18%

Central draws 82 percent of students from Missouri, 15 percent from other states, and 3 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 University of Central Missouri students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
15%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,730 per year

41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

12,857
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 15.4%
Part-time undergraduates 11.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176965.

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