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MSU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 51%

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 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.

Racial demographics of Minot State University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Minot State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Minot State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
38%
Women
62%
Enrollment by gender for Minot State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,041
Women
1,710

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 34%

MSU draws 66 percent of students from North Dakota, 22 percent from other states, and 12 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Dakota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Minot State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
66%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
12%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$47,057 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,751
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25.8%
Part-time undergraduates 21.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200253.

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