University of Southern Mississippi

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

22:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

University of Southern Mississippi

118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406

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Phone

(601) 266-1000

Website

https://www.usm.edu/

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$9,450

Out of state

$11,450

Graduate

In state

$9,450

Out of state

$11,450

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid

92%

Type of aid	% of students receiving aid	Average amount
Federal grants	51.0%	$5,412
State/local grants	41.0%	$3,399
Institutional grants	64.0%	$6,721
Loans	53.0%	$6,250

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,338 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,400 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,812 per year

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Academics

Undergraduate Majors X

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
- Business Administration and Management, General
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- Accounting
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- Finance, General
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- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
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- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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- International Business/Trade/Commerce
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- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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- Marketing, Other
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- Fashion Merchandising
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- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
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- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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EDUCATION
- Special Education and Teaching, General
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- Elementary Education and Teaching
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- Music Teacher Education
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering, General
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- Ocean Engineering
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- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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- Industrial Technology/Technician
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- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
- English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
- Family Systems
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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- Athletic Training/Trainer
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- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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- Public Health, General
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- Dietetics/Dietitian
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- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
- History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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- Forensic Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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- General Studies
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
- Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
- Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
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- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Chemistry, General
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- Chemistry, Other
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- Geology/Earth Science, General
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- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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- Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
- Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
- Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Anthropology, General
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- Economics, General
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- Geography
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- International Relations and Affairs
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- Political Science and Government, General
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- Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
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- Dance, General
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- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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- Fine/Studio Arts, General
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- Intermedia/Multimedia
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- Music, General
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- Music Management
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Graduate ProgramsX

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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- Biomedical Sciences, General
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- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
- Business Administration and Management, General
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- Transportation/Mobility Management
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- Accounting
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- Business/Managerial Economics
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- Human Resources Development
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
- Curriculum and Instruction
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- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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- Educational/Instructional Technology
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- Special Education and Teaching, General
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- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
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- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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- Secondary Education and Teaching
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- Foreign Language Teacher Education
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- Music Teacher Education
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
- English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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- Family Systems
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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- Clinical/Medical Social Work
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- Public Health, General
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HISTORY
- History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
- Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
- Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Chemistry, General
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- Geology/Earth Science, General
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- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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- Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
- Psychology, General
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- Counseling Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
- Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Anthropology, General
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- Geography
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- Political Science and Government, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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- Music, General
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate

98.84%

Apply 9,051
Accepted 8,946
Attend 1,624

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$45

Graduate

$60

Undergraduate application requirements

High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Not applicable
Admissions test
(SAT or ACT)
Required
TOEFL
(international students)
Required
Completion of college
prep program
Not applicable
Demonstration of
competencies
Not applicable

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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students

65%

Male Students

35%

Student Ethnicities

Caucasian58.9%
Black26.94%
Two Or More Ethnicities7.14%
Hispanic/Latino4.24%
Asian1.85%
Not Specified0.44%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.39%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

16,181

Undergraduate students

12,105

Graduate students

4,076

Full Time Students

75%

Part Time Students

25%

Student services

Meal plan
Counseling services
Remedial services
Work-study
Placement services
Study abroad
Weekend/evening classes
On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:

Football
Baseball
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Track and Field (Indoor)
Basketball

Female sports:

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Soccer
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball

Full List of Athletics X

- Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Tennis

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Academics

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University of Southern Mississippi

Overview

At a Glance

School type

School Size & Setting

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

Religious affliation

General Information

Address

Phone

Website

cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

Graduate

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Books & Supplies

Personal Expenses

Pay For College with ROTC

Financial aid resources

Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

Graduate ProgramsX

Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate

Application Fee

Undergraduate

Graduate

Undergraduate application requirements

Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students

Male Students

Student Ethnicities

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

Undergraduate students

Graduate students

Full Time Students

Part Time Students

Student services

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:

Female sports:

Full List of Athletics X

Male

Female