MSCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 56%

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 MSCC are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Arkansas State University Mid South 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 Arkansas State University Mid South students
Race Percent of Students
White
34%
Black
57%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
6%
International
1%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mid South with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Arkansas State University Mid South students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for Arkansas State University Mid South students
Gender Number of Students
Men
490
Women
532

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 25%

MSCC draws 75 percent of students from Arkansas, 22 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Arkansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Arkansas State University Mid South students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
75%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$41,452 per year

68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,022
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.4%
Part-time undergraduates 46.2%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107318.

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