SMCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at SMCC are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Southwest Mississippi Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of Southwest Mississippi Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
53%
Black
43%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
0%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwest Mississippi Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SMCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Southwest Mississippi Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for Southwest Mississippi Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
701
Women
1,057

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 9%

SMCC draws 91 percent of students from Mississippi, 6 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Mississippi, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Southwest Mississippi Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
91%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$35,315 per year

66% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,758
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 21.9%
Part-time undergraduates 10.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176354.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026