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University of Missouri-Kansas City Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 60%

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 University of Missouri-Kansas City are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Missouri Kansas City students
Race Percent of Students
White
58%
Black
15%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
7%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
4%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Missouri Kansas City with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Missouri Kansas City students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for University of Missouri Kansas City students
Gender Number of Students
Men
6,177
Women
8,555

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 32%

University of Missouri-Kansas City draws 68 percent of students from Missouri, 31 percent from other states, and 1 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 Missouri Kansas City students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
68%
Out of State
31%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,187 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

14,732
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.8%
Part-time undergraduates 18.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178402.

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