Race & Ethnicity
Southwest Mississippi Community College has a diverse student body with 52% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Southwest Mississippi Community College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
39% of total enrollment
61% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Southwest Mississippi Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
44%
Traditional Age (18-21)
15%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Southwest Mississippi Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
94% of student body
5% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
9 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
52%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
61%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
15%
Non-Traditional Age