USM, Southern Miss
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr, Hattiesburg, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Southern Mississippi (USM, Southern Miss)
About this school
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of the Arts, Business Administration, Education and Psychology, Health and Human Sciences, International and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science and Technology. Its 1,090-acre campus is located in Hattiesburg, 90 miles south of Jackson.
- www.usm.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,663
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:11,815
- Men:4,408 Men (37.3%)
- Women:7,407 Women (62.7%)
Location
Admission Information (USM, Southern Miss)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Southern Mississippi is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 1 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 118 College Drive |
City, State, Zip | Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 |
Phone | (601) 266-5000 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Statement of good standing from prior institutions, college transcripts recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 98% of 6,405 applicants were admitted |
Women | 99% of 4,146 applicants were admitted |
Men | 98% of 2,259 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,721 (59%) of 6,306 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,334 (57%) of 4,100 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,387 (63%) of 2,206 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.29 |
375 And Above | 29% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 8% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |19-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 31% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 50% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 9% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (USM, Southern Miss)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,108|Out-of-state: $10,108 (34.48%)
- Room & Board: - $10,638 (45.24%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (5.1%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,570 (15.18%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Southern Mississippi accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline December 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002441 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,320 (86.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,119 (84.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,108 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 344 (31.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 76% |
Average Award | $13,096 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 696 (62.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,724 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 750 (67.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,108 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 802 (72.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 164 (10.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,738 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 8,547 (84.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 7,550 (88.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 7,342 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,702 (23.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 69% |
Average Award | $11,603 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 5,172 (70.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,589 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 5,435 (74.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,116 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 4,305 (58.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 700 (6.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,788 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 71% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,859 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (USM, Southern Miss)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
706
Part-Time Faculty
193
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
59%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 31% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 43% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,839,430 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 436 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Southern Mississippi provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
71.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
42.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
Programs & Majors (USM, Southern Miss)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (74)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family Systems
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Library and Information Science
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Management
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology
Master's Programs of Study (75)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Epidemiology
- Experimental Psychology
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Hydrology
- Information Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Development
- Library Science
- Marine Biology
- Marine Sciences
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mass Communication
- Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Theater
Campus Life (USM, Southern Miss)
Location & Geography
Population
47,556
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
1,090 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32.7 average low in January, 90.6 average high in September |
Rain | 112 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Hattiesburg |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Hattiesburg |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
28% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
84%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Golden Eagle -Seymour |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Southern Mississippi offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
14% of women participate
Fraternities
10% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
10,384
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
11,815
Women
7,407
Men
4,408
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.3% Asian
- 28.8% Black/African-American
- 3.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 62.1% White
- 1.0% Unknown
International Students
1.6%
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
2,663
Student Resources (USM, Southern Miss)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- BSC - Biological Sciences10 Documents
- PSY - Psychology7 Documents
- PHI - Philosophy6 Documents
- LIS - Library and Information Science2 Documents
- CIR - Curriculum and Instruction - Reading2 Documents
Popular Courses
- BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology IIBiological Sciences
- PSY 110 - General PsychologyPsychology
- PHI 151 - Introduction to PhilosophyPhilosophy
- LIS 495 - Student Teaching in Library Science IILIS - Library and Information Science
- CIR 791 - Research In ReadingCIR - Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
Popular Professors
- Laura RichardSWK 301
- Emily BesDPH 430
- Dr.ReganBSC 251
- Dr.PatihisPSY 110
- Dr.MeyersPHI 151
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