| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 60.33% |
| International | 443 | 22.27% |
| Black or African American | 214 | 10.76% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.66% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 22 | 1.11% |
| Unknown | 7 | 0.35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
The majority of Mississippi State graduate students are White.