University of Southern Mississippi Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
3%
International
33
States Represented

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

White
60.7%(6,111)
Hispanic
4.2%(427)
African American
28.9%(2,907)
Asian
1.7%(170)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(45)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
3.9%(393)
Unknown
0.0%(3)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment13,526
International Students3%

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

Men
35.3%(3,617)
Women
64.7%(6,641)

Gender Statistics

Men3,617

27% of total enrollment

Women6,641

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

Under 18
1.6%(166)
18-19
27.1%(2,778)
20-21
35.7%(3,664)
22-24
17.2%(1,767)
25+
18.4%(1,883)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(51)
22-24
20.7%(677)
25+
77.7%(2,540)

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

In-State
71.6%(1,140)
Out-of-State
25.3%(403)
International
3.1%(50)

Regional Representation

In-State1,140

72% of student body

Out-of-State403

25% of student body

International50

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