School Information

30.4
Total Cost $16,412
Total Enrollment 15,300
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

University of Southern Mississippi

http://www.usm.edu
118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
(601) 266-1000

Our primary mission is to cultivate intellectual development and creativity through the generation, dissemination, application and preservation of knowledge.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Southern Mississippi, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,288), and 60% receive loans ($8,279 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,200. Off campus it is around $8,482.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Southern Mississippi is $9,718 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Southern Mississippi Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,498
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,148
Tuition Graduate in State $5,096
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,052
Living Costs
University of Southern Mississippi Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,412
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $24,062
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,694
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,212
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,344
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,862
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,107 people applied to University of Southern Mississippi. Of the applicants, 56.0% were admitted (55.0% male & 57.0% female ) and 56.0% accepted (54.0% male and 57.0% female)

Of the 12,389 undergraduate students at University of Southern Mississippi, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 49.0% of the 2,911 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     78.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     21.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 12/3
Admissions Office Phone 601.266.5000
Admissions Office Email admissions@usm.edu
Admissions Office Address 118 College Drive #5166,Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.usm.edu/admissions/prospective-transfer
Admissions Website http://www.usm.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to University of Southern Mississippi, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 565
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
University of Southern Mississippi Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 12
Interior Architecture 12
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7
American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 113 16 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 98 8 4
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 15 8 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 526 63 0
Accounting 86 10
Business Administration and Management, General 130 39
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Business/Managerial Economics 5 14
Finance, General 56
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 23
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 3
Human Resources Development 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 79
International Business/Trade/Commerce 18
Management Information Systems, General 25
Marketing, Other 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 99
Communication, journalism, and related programs 118 28 8
Advertising 6
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 28 13 8
Journalism 45
Public Relations/Image Management 15
Radio and Television 39
Computer and information sciences and support services 61 15 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 30 15
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 31
Education 39 246 195 48
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 1
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 42
Curriculum and Instruction 20
Education, General 38 31
Education, Other 5
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 50
Educational/Instructional Media Design 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 147
Foreign Language Teacher Education 21
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 7
Music Teacher Education 18 10 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 62 10 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 6 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 5 19
Special Education and Teaching, Other 3
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 4
Engineering 5 9
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 5 9
Engineering technologies/technicians 86 22
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 61
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 4
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 9
Engineering Technology, General 13
Industrial Technology/Technician 12 9
English language and literature/letters 63 5 11
English Language and Literature, General 63 5 11
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 69 18 0
Apparel and Textiles, General 21
Family Systems 48 3
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 15 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 19
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 19
Health professions and related clinical sciences 311 97 5
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 42 20
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 12 2
Clinical/Medical Social Work 7
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 3
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 28
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 2
Nursing, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 208
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 25 40
History 50 6 1
History, General 50 6 1
Legal professions and studies 22
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 22
Library science 7 60
Library Science/Librarianship 7 60
Mathematics and statistics 18 5
Mathematics, General 18 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 0 0 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 107 33
Health and Physical Education, General 84
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 18 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 31
Philosophy and religious studies 6 4
Philosophy 1 4
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 29 18 7
Chemistry, General 14 2 6
Chemistry, Other 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 5 0
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0 10 1
Physics, General 2 6
Psychology 179 23 13
Counseling Psychology 9 1
Psychology, General 179 14 12
Public administration and social service professions 26 48
Social Work 26 48
Security and protective services 106 5 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 81 4 0
Forensic Science and Technology 25 1
Social sciences 87 20 1
Anthropology 8 8
Development Economics and International Development 1
Geography 18 2 0
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 44 10
Sociology 14
Visual and performing arts 107 19 8
Dance, General 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
Music Management and Merchandising 22
Music Performance, General 8
Music, General 31 14
Visual and Performing Arts, General 16
 
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