A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSU are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 85% more female students than male students enrolled at Minot State University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
973
|
| Women |
1,804
|
MSU serves a very low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 25.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200253 IPEDS survey data for Minot State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024