University of Southern Mississippi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #779 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #247 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #219 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #1 of 2 | In Hattiesburg |
| #71 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 139 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 10,193
- Graduates
- 2,977
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usm.edu
University of Southern Mississippi Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 7,048 | 2,582 | 4,466 |
| Admissions | 6,986 | 2,551 | 4,435 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,692 | 641 | 1,051 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 53 | 21 | 32 |
5,550 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,140 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,721 or 99%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Mississippi are 20-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7384 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3421 (26%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 790 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 664 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 451 (3%) |
| Asian | 208 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 185 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,900
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,888 | $9,888 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,888 | $9,888 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,888 | $11,888 |
| Fee in-district | $110 | $110 |
| Fee in-state | $110 | $110 |
| Fee out-of-state | $110 | $110 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,539 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,664 |
| Room charge | $8,030 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
University of Southern Mississippi majors
University of Southern Mississippi has granted 2,526 bachelor's degrees across 73 programs, 840 master's across 50 programs, and 362 doctorate degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 173 | 95 | |
| Psychology, General | 172 | 14 | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 172 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 170 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 136 | 12 | 1 |
| Library and Information Science | 38 | 108 | |
| Social Work | 69 | 74 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | 117 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 56 | 57 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 112 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 101 | 6 | 4 |
| Education, General | 22 | 82 | |
| Family Systems | 79 | 20 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 62 | 27 | |
| Public Health, General | 44 | 42 | |
| Accounting | 61 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 65 | 7 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 70 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | 5 | 8 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 56 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 51 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 51 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 29 | |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 20 | 14 | 14 |
| History, General | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| General Studies | 41 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 37 | ||
| Finance, General | 34 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 32 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 18 | 12 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 29 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | 5 | 8 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 28 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 28 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | 18 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 5 | 19 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 23 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 21 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 20 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 19 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 19 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 18 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 16 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 16 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | 8 | |
| Journalism | 14 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 13 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 12 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | 2 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Marketing, Other | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | ||
| Geography | 5 | 3 | |
| Nursing Science | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 4 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,526 | 840 | 362 |
University of Southern Mississippi has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 44% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Mississippi is a world-class research university with 19,152 scientific papers published and 477,212 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 164 | 1130 |
| 1994 | 225 | 1227 |
| 1995 | 207 | 1374 |
| 1996 | 255 | 1558 |
| 1997 | 297 | 1637 |
| 1998 | 274 | 1860 |
| 1999 | 284 | 2032 |
| 2000 | 341 | 2530 |
| 2001 | 311 | 2993 |
| 2002 | 336 | 3579 |
| 2003 | 344 | 3944 |
| 2004 | 376 | 4748 |
| 2005 | 427 | 5485 |
| 2006 | 493 | 6572 |
| 2007 | 499 | 7855 |
| 2008 | 515 | 8975 |
| 2009 | 604 | 11099 |
| 2010 | 609 | 12754 |
| 2011 | 562 | 14665 |
| 2012 | 599 | 16593 |
| 2013 | 629 | 18242 |
| 2014 | 712 | 19930 |
| 2015 | 889 | 20011 |
| 2016 | 728 | 20612 |
| 2017 | 713 | 21895 |
| 2018 | 646 | 23423 |
| 2019 | 675 | 25570 |
| 2020 | 783 | 31582 |
| 2021 | 696 | 37389 |
| 2022 | 685 | 35583 |
| 2023 | 756 | 36981 |
| 2024 | 587 | 35925 |
| 2025 | 466 | 32578 |
University of Southern Mississippi alumni
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Jimmy Buffett
- Occupations
- children's writerrecording artistautobiographeraircraft pilotsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
James William Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, author, and businessman. He was known for his tropical rock sound and persona, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism" and promoted enjoying life and following passions. Buffett recorded many hit songs, including those known as "The Big 8": "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century"; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003). Buffett formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.
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Hugh Freeze
- Occupations
- head coachoffensive coordinator
- Biography
-
Danny Hugh Freeze Jr. is an American college football coach. He most recently served as the head coach for Auburn University.
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Mack Brown
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
William Mack Brown is an American former college football coach. Brown most recently coached at the University of North Carolina, where he had two stints, first from 1988 until 1997, and again from 2019 until his firing at the end of the 2024 season. During his second stint in Chapel Hill, Brown became the North Carolina Tar Heels football program's all-time winningest coach, passing Dick Crum for most wins in program history.
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Nick Mullens
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Nicholas Clayton Mullens is an American professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, where he surpassed Brett Favre's single-season school records for passing yardage (4,476) and touchdown passes (38). Mullens was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings.
General info
| Alternative names | USM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,208 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 118 College Drive # 0001 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 6012661000 |