by our College Data Analytics Team| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,336 | 71.07% |
| Black or African American | 3,955 | 17.21% |
| Hispanic | 785 | 3.42% |
| International | 741 | 3.22% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 489 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 361 | 1.57% |
| Unknown | 164 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.08% |
The majority of Mississippi State students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at Mississippi State below average.