University of Southern Mississippi

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of University of Southern Mississippi.

Student Body

University of Southern Mississippi has 13,170 total students. 10,193 are undergraduates and 2,977 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Southern Miss over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Southern Miss:

Gender

More women than men attend University of Southern Mississippi. In the undergraduate class, 63% are women and 37% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at University of Southern Mississippi as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

University of Southern Mississippi is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact University of Southern Mississippi to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.