| Student Age Group | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3,823 | 26.41% |
| 18-19 | 3,066 | 21.18% |
| 22-24 | 3,002 | 20.73% |
| 25-29 | 1,798 | 12.42% |
| 35 and over | 1,643 | 11.35% |
| 30-34 | 917 | 6.33% |
Most Southern Miss students fall into the 20-21 age-range. Student age diversity is higher than average.