University of Southern Mississippi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #799 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #250 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #223 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #1 of 2 | In Hattiesburg |
| #66 of 1,015 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 140 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 10,012
- Graduates
- 3,098
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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% | 100% |
| Applicants | 8,818 | 3,128 | 5,690 |
| Admissions | 8,763 | 3,092 | 5,671 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,695 | 631 | 1,064 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 38 | 13 | 25 |
6,275 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,872 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,698 or 98%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Mississippi are 19-27 (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 | 7439 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3481 (27%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 642 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 632 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 493 (4%) |
| Asian | 214 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 147 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (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
- $11,000
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,508 | $9,508 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,508 | $9,508 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,508 | $11,508 |
| 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 | $6,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,100 |
University of Southern Mississippi majors
University of Southern Mississippi has granted 2,551 bachelor's degrees across 75 programs, 854 master's across 50 programs, and 273 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 | 192 | 91 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 212 | ||
| Psychology, General | 167 | 11 | 19 |
| Library and Information Science | 45 | 125 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 168 | ||
| Social Work | 72 | 62 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 109 | 11 | 1 |
| Family Systems | 83 | 32 | |
| Public Health, General | 44 | 66 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 97 | 5 | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 108 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 58 | 24 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 46 | 35 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | 61 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 69 | ||
| Accounting | 45 | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | 6 | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 43 | |
| Construction Management, General | 58 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 48 | 7 | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 55 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 55 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 54 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | 40 | |
| History, General | 35 | 8 | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 47 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | 6 | 11 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 25 | 10 | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | 12 | |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 7 | 15 | 15 |
| General Studies | 36 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 26 | 10 | |
| Music, General | 20 | 16 | |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 35 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 27 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 26 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | 11 | |
| Human Resources Development | 14 | 11 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 21 | ||
| Journalism | 21 | ||
| Sociology, General | 21 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 19 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 18 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 17 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | 13 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 6 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | 1 | |
| Marketing, Other | 14 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 14 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 11 | ||
| Geography | 6 | 5 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 11 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | ||
| Dance, General | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Interior Architecture | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 7 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 7 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 7 | ||
| Nursing Science | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | 3 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,551 | 854 | 273 |
University of Southern Mississippi has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 42% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Mississippi is a world-class research university with 18,707 scientific papers published and 450,831 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 174 | 1019 |
| 1993 | 164 | 1128 |
| 1994 | 223 | 1216 |
| 1995 | 207 | 1371 |
| 1996 | 255 | 1550 |
| 1997 | 297 | 1631 |
| 1998 | 274 | 1858 |
| 1999 | 286 | 2024 |
| 2000 | 341 | 2521 |
| 2001 | 311 | 2987 |
| 2002 | 336 | 3574 |
| 2003 | 344 | 3928 |
| 2004 | 376 | 4742 |
| 2005 | 427 | 5480 |
| 2006 | 493 | 6574 |
| 2007 | 499 | 7854 |
| 2008 | 515 | 8969 |
| 2009 | 604 | 11099 |
| 2010 | 607 | 12752 |
| 2011 | 561 | 14668 |
| 2012 | 598 | 16593 |
| 2013 | 628 | 18287 |
| 2014 | 712 | 19910 |
| 2015 | 884 | 19979 |
| 2016 | 720 | 20585 |
| 2017 | 709 | 21869 |
| 2018 | 642 | 23227 |
| 2019 | 671 | 25259 |
| 2020 | 779 | 31191 |
| 2021 | 695 | 36971 |
| 2022 | 679 | 35198 |
| 2023 | 751 | 36614 |
| 2024 | 553 | 35316 |
University of Southern Mississippi alumni
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Jimmy Buffett
- Occupations
- composeractorlyricistchildren's writerrecording artist
- 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. Since 2023, he has 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 Minnesota Vikings 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). He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of college, and has also played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns.
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 | 2,256 |
| 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 |