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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,592
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that USM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at USM is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at USM do not continue their studies after the first year.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,204

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Mississippi in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,204

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Mississippi in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of Southern Mississippi received on average $9,072 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,072
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 799 49% $5,073 $4,053,379
Other Federal Grant 799 49% $5,295 $4,230,754
State Grant/Scholarships 640 39% $3,182 $2,036,592
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,058 64% $6,947 $7,350,431
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,501 91% $9,072 $13,617,777

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Southern Mississippi students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Southern Mississippi students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.4%.

51.8%

  • asian 58.8% 10 students
  • African American 40.7% 202 students
  • white 58.8% 502 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 59.6% 31 students
  • International Students 36.1% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 18 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Conference USA
  • Baseball Conference USA
  • Basketball Conference USA
  • Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Southern Mississippi provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Southern Mississippi offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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