Mississippi University for Women Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
77%
Female Students
0%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi University for Women has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.8%(1,193)
Hispanic
0.9%(19)
African American
37.0%(763)
Asian
2.9%(59)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment2,339
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Mississippi University for Women has a gender distribution of 77% female students and 23% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
23.3%(484)
Women
76.7%(1,596)

Gender Statistics

Men484

21% of total enrollment

Women1,596

68% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mississippi University for Women serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.1%(272)
18-19
15.1%(315)
20-21
29.1%(605)
22-24
21.0%(437)
25+
21.7%(451)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(4)
22-24
32.4%(84)
25+
66.0%(171)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mississippi University for Women attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.9%(93)
Out-of-State
23.1%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State93

77% of student body

Out-of-State28

23% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

77%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age