A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Great Falls College MSU are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Great Falls College MSU with a gender ratio of 24% women to 13% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Great Falls College MSU has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
176
|
| Women |
314
|
Great Falls College MSU serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
52% 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 | 48.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180249 IPEDS survey data for Great Falls College MSU.
Last updated February 24, 2025