University of Mississippi Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Mississippi has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.0%(14,560)
Hispanic
4.9%(916)
African American
11.9%(2,213)
Asian
2.1%(387)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(59)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
2.6%(476)
Unknown
0.2%(36)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment24,701
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Mississippi has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.0%(8,171)
Women
57.0%(10,846)

Gender Statistics

Men8,171

33% of total enrollment

Women10,846

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Mississippi serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(68)
18-19
42.8%(8,164)
20-21
39.4%(7,516)
22-24
13.3%(2,544)
25+
4.2%(802)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(65)
22-24
40.8%(2,021)
25+
57.9%(2,863)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Mississippi attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 31% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
30.7%(1,594)
Out-of-State
68.7%(3,563)
International
0.6%(29)

Regional Representation

In-State1,594

31% of student body

Out-of-State3,563

69% of student body

International29

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age