Missouri Southern State University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	5,417

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	5,351

Women	3,109	58%
Men	2,242	42%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	152	3%
Asian	84	2%
African American / Black	230	4%
Hispanic	164	3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5	<1%
White	4,300	80%
Two or More Races	59	1%
International	125	2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	232	4%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do MSSU undergraduates call home?

Missouri	85%
Other US States & Territories	14%
Other Countries	2%

How old are MSSU undergraduates?
Average Age	25
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	33%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	60%