by our College Data Analytics Team| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,974 | 61.44% |
| Black or African American | 3,991 | 27.32% |
| Hispanic | 545 | 3.73% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 456 | 3.12% |
| International | 321 | 2.20% |
| Asian | 231 | 1.58% |
| Unknown | 14 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.09% |
The majority of Southern Miss students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at Southern Miss below average.