A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MC are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Mississippi College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,495
|
| Women |
2,451
|
MC serves a low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 46 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 14.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176053 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi College.