| Student Age Group | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 7,052 | 32.23% |
| 18-19 | 5,333 | 24.37% |
| 22-24 | 5,199 | 23.76% |
| 25-29 | 2,065 | 9.44% |
| 35 and over | 1,272 | 5.81% |
| 30-34 | 898 | 4.10% |
Most Mississippi State students fall into the 20-21 age-range. Student age diversity is considered average.