University of Southern Mississippi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #783 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #249 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #221 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #1 of 2 | In Hattiesburg |
| #60 of 1,013 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 140 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 10,258
- Graduates
- 3,268
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 9,051 | 3,008 | 6,043 |
| Admissions | 8,946 | 2,954 | 5,992 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,593 | 531 | 1,062 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 14 | 17 |
6,490 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,954 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,489 or 100%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Mississippi are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| 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 | 7967 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3644 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 573 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 486 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 481 (4%) |
| Asian | 250 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
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
- $9,296
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,340 | $9,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,340 | $9,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,340 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $110 | $110 |
| Fee in-state | $110 | $110 |
| Fee out-of-state | $110 | $110 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,592 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,338 |
| Room charge | $6,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,100 |
University of Southern Mississippi majors
University of Southern Mississippi has granted 2,612 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 790 master's across 50 programs, and 202 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 | 185 | 71 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 205 | ||
| Psychology, General | 146 | 7 | 20 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 149 | ||
| Social Work | 66 | 59 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 107 | 16 | 1 |
| Library and Information Science | 36 | 87 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 111 | 4 | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 112 | ||
| Family Systems | 91 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 74 | 26 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 97 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 73 | 24 | |
| Public Health, General | 50 | 47 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | 52 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 68 | 2 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | 13 | 5 |
| History, General | 47 | 11 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 52 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 51 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 32 | 17 | |
| General Studies | 49 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 46 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 32 | 10 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 28 | 8 | 3 |
| Music, General | 20 | 19 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 38 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 38 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | 9 | 7 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 35 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 35 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | 24 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | 4 | |
| Education, General | 30 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 30 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 25 | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 27 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 12 | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 25 | ||
| Journalism | 25 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 11 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | 8 | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 18 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 18 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 17 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 16 | ||
| Geography | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 13 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 12 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 11 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 11 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 11 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 11 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 10 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 8 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Nursing Science | 7 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Music Management | 6 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | 2 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,612 | 790 | 202 |
University of Southern Mississippi has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 44% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Mississippi is a world-class research university with 16,463 scientific papers published and 336,299 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 191 | 770 |
| 1992 | 149 | 780 |
| 1993 | 154 | 899 |
| 1994 | 206 | 966 |
| 1995 | 190 | 1080 |
| 1996 | 242 | 1250 |
| 1997 | 263 | 1306 |
| 1998 | 252 | 1520 |
| 1999 | 266 | 1628 |
| 2000 | 309 | 1989 |
| 2001 | 281 | 2415 |
| 2002 | 297 | 2763 |
| 2003 | 303 | 3011 |
| 2004 | 334 | 3807 |
| 2005 | 395 | 4379 |
| 2006 | 434 | 5291 |
| 2007 | 479 | 6502 |
| 2008 | 454 | 7340 |
| 2009 | 554 | 9226 |
| 2010 | 567 | 10669 |
| 2011 | 485 | 12169 |
| 2012 | 539 | 13749 |
| 2013 | 596 | 15492 |
| 2014 | 653 | 16707 |
| 2015 | 749 | 16839 |
| 2016 | 687 | 17266 |
| 2017 | 652 | 17309 |
| 2018 | 595 | 18975 |
| 2019 | 603 | 20263 |
| 2020 | 708 | 24093 |
| 2021 | 655 | 28475 |
| 2022 | 623 | 28342 |
| 2023 | 686 | 28455 |
University of Southern Mississippi alumni
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Jimmy Buffett
- Occupations
- singer-songwriteraircraft pilotautobiographerrecording artistchildren's writer
- Biography
-
James William Buffett was an American singer-songwriter. 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 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
- offensive coordinatorhead coach
- Biography
-
Danny Hugh Freeze Jr. is an American football coach who is the head coach at Auburn University. A successful high school football coach at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee, Freeze coached Michael Oher and Greg Hardy. He subsequently was the head football coach at Lambuth University from 2008 to 2009, Arkansas State University in 2011, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) from 2012 to 2016, and Liberty University from 2018 to 2022.
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Mack Brown
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
William Mack Brown is an American college football coach. He is currently in his second stint as the head football coach for the University of North Carolina, where he first coached from 1988 until departing in 1997, when he left Chapel Hill to become head coach for the University of Texas. In 2018, Brown was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Two days after Carolina fired Larry Fedora in November 2018, Brown was announced to return as the Tar Heels' head coach after a five-year hiatus from coaching, which he spent as an ESPN analyst.
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Tori Bowie
- Occupations
- long jumpersprinterathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Frentorish "Tori" Bowie was an American track and field athlete, who primarily competed in the long jump, 100 meters, and 200 meters. She won the silver medal in the 100 m and bronze in the 200 m at the 2016 Rio Olympics, bronze and gold in the 100 m at the 2015 and 2017 World Championships, respectively, and also earned gold medals as part of U.S. women's 4 × 100 m relays at both the 2016 Olympic Games and 2017 World Championships.
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 | 2,238 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 118 College Drive # 0001 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 6012661000 |