University of Southern Mississippi

Overview

University of Southern Mississippi is a University institution located in Hattiesburg, MS, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
United States

Contact Phone: 601-266-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Interior Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business, Management, And Marketing Related
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Hospitality Administration Related
Hotel/motel Administration
Human Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing Related
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
Special Education&-individuals With Hearing Impairments
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Polymer/plastics Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Family Systems
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Audiology And Speech-language Pathology
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Dietetics
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Library Science	Associate	Bachelors
Library And Information Science
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Geology/earth Science
Oceanography (chemical And Physical)
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music
Music Management
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,405

Applied

6,306

Accepted

11,815

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,146

Females Applied

4,100

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,259

Males Applied

2,206

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.29

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Statement of good standing from prior institutions, college transcripts

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 30th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 19th	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,108

In-state

10,108

Out-of-state

Fees

10,638

Room & board

6,598

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

10,728

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,328

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,235

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,365

Avg. Loan Aid

6,075

Avg. Grant Aid

5,705

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,815

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.3%
Black or African American	28.35%
White or Caucasian	61.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.46%
Asian	1.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	2.77%
Other	1.01%

Gender

Male (37.31%)

Female (62.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Crawfish Festival, Friday Night at the Fountain Pep Rally and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

899

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 706

Part-time - 193

Male - 439

Female - 460