Race & Ethnicity
University of Southern Mississippi has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
University of Southern Mississippi offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
University of Southern Mississippi has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
27% of total enrollment
49% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Southern Mississippi serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
63%
Traditional Age (18-21)
18%
Non-Traditional (25+)
24%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
University of Southern Mississippi attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 72% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
72% of student body
25% of student body
3% of student body
States Represented
33 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
39%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
65%
Female Students
Global Reach
3%
International
Age Diversity
18%
Non-Traditional Age