University of Mississippi Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Mississippi has a diverse student body with 21% 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
79.1%(13,472)
Hispanic
5.0%(846)
African American
10.9%(1,858)
Asian
2.0%(348)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(58)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
2.5%(429)
Unknown
0.1%(16)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment22,300
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
42.9%(7,430)
Women
57.1%(9,872)

Gender Statistics

Men7,430

33% of total enrollment

Women9,872

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Mississippi serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(46)
18-19
40.1%(6,935)
20-21
38.9%(6,723)
22-24
16.0%(2,769)
25+
4.8%(829)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(48)
22-24
41.4%(2,070)
25+
57.6%(2,880)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

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 36% in-state residents, 63% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
35.7%(1,581)
Out-of-State
63.2%(2,799)
International
1.1%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State1,581

36% of student body

Out-of-State2,799

63% of student body

International49

1% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age