University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$14,598

$16,598

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
28
25th
20
75th
25
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,946
Declined 105
Total Received 9,051
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Public

10,258

undergraduate students

3,268

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1910, University of Southern Mississippi is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in the arts, business, and sciences. It is located on a 1,090-acre campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi—90 miles south of Jackson.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 13,526
Established in 1910
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

1,090-acre, suburban campus in Hattiesburg (population: 46,377), 90 miles from both Jackson and New Orleans; branch campuses in Jackson County and Long Beach and at Keesler Air Force Base. Served by air, bus, and train; major airports serve Jackson and New Orleans. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS
39406

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
79%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
28
25th
20
75th
25
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,946
Declined 105
Total Received 9,051

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

92%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,595

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,618
Housing & Food $11,664
Additional fees $4,980
Books & supplies $840
Total $27,102
Average Financial Aid - $8,595
Total with Avg. Aid $18,507

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 601 266-4774
F: 601 266-5769
financial.aid@usm.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, bass fishing, bowling, football, martial arts, muai thai, quidditch, rugby, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, baseball, bass fishing, bowling, football, lacrosse, martial arts, muai thai, quidditch, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Conference USA (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes yes
Clinical/Medical Social Work yes
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes yes
Family Systems yes yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes yes
History, General yes yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other yes
Human Resources Development yes yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Intermedia/Multimedia yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Library and Information Science yes yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes yes yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nursing Science yes
Ocean Engineering yes
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical yes yes yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Polymer/Plastics Engineering yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy

13,526

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

10,258
students

Female
65%
6,641

Male
35%
3,617

24%

3,268
students

Female
66%
2,156

Male
34%
1,112

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

8,624
students

Female
66%
5,688

Male
34%
2,936

16%

1,634
students

Female
58%
953

Male
42%
681

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
28%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

128

semester hours

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