by our College Data Analytics TeamIs SMCC really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at SMCC. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to discover how diverse the typical college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
SMCC total enrollment is approximately 1,482 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time SMCC undergraduate population is made up of 59.6% women, and 40.4% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
SMCC Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 44.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 29 | 2.0% |
| Unknown | 29 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.7% |
| International | 10 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 44.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 29 | 2.0% |
| Unknown | 29 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.7% |
| International | 10 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
Southwest Mississippi Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 883 female students and 599 male students at SMCC.
Southwest Mississippi Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 87.3% of SMCC students come from within the state, and 12.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 4 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 399 | 93.4% |
| Louisiana | 26 | 6.1% |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0.2% |
| Alabama | 1 | 0.2% |
SMCC enrolls about 0.7% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the global diversity of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At SMCC, 55.2% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 736 | 41.9% |
| Under 18 | 309 | 17.6% |
| 20-21 | 235 | 13.4% |
| 22-24 | 128 | 7.3% |
| 35 and over | 128 | 7.3% |
| 25-29 | 118 | 6.7% |
| 30-34 | 104 | 5.9% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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