Mississippi College Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi College has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.9%(1,892)
Hispanic
3.1%(82)
African American
17.7%(467)
Asian
2.1%(54)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(7)
Two or More Races
2.4%(63)
Unknown
2.5%(67)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment4,763
International Students2%

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
42.0%(1,145)
Women
58.0%(1,584)

Gender Statistics

Men1,145

24% of total enrollment

Women1,584

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mississippi College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.6%(233)
18-19
38.0%(1,028)
20-21
33.8%(914)
22-24
13.7%(372)
25+
5.9%(159)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(14)
22-24
32.4%(448)
25+
66.5%(919)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

43%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mississippi College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 26% in-state residents, 72% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
25.7%(172)
Out-of-State
71.9%(482)
International
2.4%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State172

26% of student body

Out-of-State482

72% of student body

International16

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age