Mississippi College Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
4%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi College has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.6%(1,699)
Hispanic
3.3%(76)
African American
15.8%(365)
Asian
2.0%(46)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(6)
Two or More Races
2.3%(53)
Unknown
2.8%(64)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment3,946
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Mississippi College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mississippi College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(1,010)
Women
57.8%(1,386)

Gender Statistics

Men1,010

26% of total enrollment

Women1,386

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mississippi College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.6%(231)
18-19
29.5%(706)
20-21
36.0%(862)
22-24
16.9%(404)
25+
8.1%(193)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(15)
22-24
31.9%(495)
25+
67.1%(1,040)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mississippi College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 46% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
46.2%(172)
Out-of-State
49.5%(184)
International
4.3%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State172

46% of student body

Out-of-State184

49% of student body

International16

4% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age