A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Millsaps are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at Millsaps College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Millsaps has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
364
|
| Women |
297
|
Millsaps serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of Mississippi or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175980 IPEDS survey data for Millsaps College.
Last updated February 24, 2024