University of Southern Mississippi Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
7%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Southern Mississippi has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.2%(6,849)
Hispanic
4.3%(489)
African American
29.1%(3,311)
Asian
1.7%(189)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(57)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.0%(452)
Unknown
0.2%(22)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment15,528
International Students7%

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 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.8%(4,153)
Women
64.2%(7,458)

Gender Statistics

Men4,153

27% of total enrollment

Women7,458

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Southern Mississippi serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(191)
18-19
28.4%(2,841)
20-21
34.8%(3,482)
22-24
17.0%(1,700)
25+
18.0%(1,798)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(51)
22-24
22.7%(702)
25+
75.7%(2,345)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Southern Mississippi attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.9%(1,252)
Out-of-State
19.1%(324)
International
7.0%(119)

Regional Representation

In-State1,252

74% of student body

Out-of-State324

19% of student body

International119

7% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age