University of Southern Mindanao: Statistics

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#6950 of 14,131 In the World
#2686 of 5,830 In Asia
#42 of 229 In the Philippines
#2560 of 2,632 For Forestry
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.usm.edu.ph
Languages
Filipino;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination (USMICET)
Academic CalendarJune to March

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Southern Mindanao based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Southern Mindanao has published 406 scientific papers with 2,895 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Botany, Sociology, and Geology.

Publications
406
Citations
2,895

University of Southern Mindanao majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
286 / 2,278
Biology
285 / 2,527
Ecology
226 / 1,864
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
221 / 1,525
Medicine
188 / 1,509
Geography and Cartography
151 / 885
Chemistry
142 / 1,590
Botany
135 / 1,179
Sociology
129 / 921
Geology
127 / 960
Agricultural Science
121 / 1,106
Engineering
117 / 984
Computer Science
99 / 654
Paleontology
97 / 818
Political Science
95 / 278
Genetics
95 / 1,035
Physics
90 / 916
Horticulture
88 / 840
Mathematics
86 / 323
Law
86 / 265
History
85 / 518
Archaeology
85 / 518
Psychology
84 / 333
Biochemistry
72 / 1,124
Economics
70 / 382
Philosophy
70 / 398
Organic Chemistry
66 / 945
Business
64 / 275
Pathology
59 / 737
Forestry
58 / 313
Development Studies
57 / 248
Public Health
55 / 733
Demography
51 / 716
Math Teachers
51 / 114
Statistics
51 / 225
Immunology
50 / 354
Materials Science
49 / 597
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
46 / 525
Zoology
46 / 385
Education Majors
43 / 88

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 0
1993 1 2
1994 1 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 0 2
2001 1 0
2002 1 4
2003 2 4
2004 1 16
2005 3 19
2006 2 32
2007 2 18
2008 16 23
2009 13 32
2010 2 33
2011 9 36
2012 3 43
2013 7 55
2014 5 65
2015 12 53
2016 9 46
2017 9 43
2018 17 89
2019 33 135
2020 33 223
2021 52 333
2022 44 403
2023 74 596
2024 51 534
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Southern Mindanao.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes No
PhD Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Crop Production, Education, Educational Administration, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Veterinary Science

Notable alumni

  1. Manny Piñol

    Manny Piñol
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1953-.. (age 72)
    Enrolled in the University of Southern Mindanao
    Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in agricultural extension
    Graduated with master's degree in rural development
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science in communication
    Occupations
    agronomist
    Biography

    Emmanuel "Manny" Fantin Piñol is a Filipino politician, journalist, writer, agriculture advocate and agribusinessman. He most recently served in President Rodrigo Duterte's cabinet as chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (2019–2021) and Secretary of Agriculture (2016–2019).

University of Southern Mindanao faculties and divisions

Campus : Kidapawan City Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Heating and Refrigeration, Industrial Arts Education, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Technology, Technology Education
College : Agriculture Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Entomology, Farm Management, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Soil Science
College : Arts and Science Applied Chemistry, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, English, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Psychology
College : Business, Development Economics and Management Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Human Resources, Management, Marketing
College : Education Art Education, Biological and Life Sciences, Education, English, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Physics, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Technology Education
College : Education Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education
College : Engineering and Computing Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Technology Education
College : Graduate Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Biology, Communication Studies, Crop Production, Education, Educational Administration, English, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Horticulture, Industrial Arts Education, Information Management, Islamic Studies, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Plant and Crop Protection, Public Administration, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Zoology
College : Human Ecology and Food Sciences Dietetics, Food Technology, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Nutrition, Tourism
College : Industry and Technology Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Heating and Refrigeration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Equipment and Maintenance, Mechanics, Metal Techniques, Structural Architecture
College : Nursing Midwifery, Nursing
College : Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science
Institute : Middle East and Asian Studies Asian Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies

General information

Alternative names USM
Founded 1952
Accreditation Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)
Motto Your Partner in Academic Excellence and Leadership Development
Colors green, gold

Location and contacts

Address USM Avenue
Kabacan, Cotabato, 9407
Philippines
City population 77,000

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