A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Southern Mississippi are primarily White with a significant Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
30%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 103% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi with a gender ratio of 16% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Southern Mississippi has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,024
|
| Women |
2,074
|
University of Southern Mississippi serves a very low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 21.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176372 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Mississippi.
Last updated February 24, 2025