UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (Southern Miss)
- 118 College Drive # 0001
- Hattiesburg, MS 39406
- OPEID College Code: 00244100
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- General Phone: (601) 266-1000
- President: Martha D. Saunders
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 15,300
- College Alias: Southern Miss
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admissions: www.usm.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,873 | 3,208 | 5,081 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,033 (55%) | 1,827 (57%) | 2,860 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 561 (54%) | 1,041 (57%) | 1,602 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 59 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,543 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 565 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Southern Miss Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 48% | 40% | 46% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,305 | $4,415 | $1,260 | $5,612 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 247 | 256 | 216 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,614 | 3,892 | 5,004 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,498 | $5,096 | $4,914 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,498 | $5,096 | $4,914 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,148 | $12,746 | $11,692 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,200 | $5,544 | $5,040 |
| Other Expenses | $3,314 | $3,804 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,482 | $7,480 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,314 | $4,804 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,314 | $4,804 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,412 | $15,644 | $13,954 |
| In-State | $16,412 | $15,644 | $13,954 |
| Out of State | $24,062 | $23,294 | $20,732 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,694 | $18,580 | $16,214 |
| In-State | $18,694 | $18,580 | $16,214 |
| Out of State | $26,344 | $26,230 | $22,992 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,212 | $11,100 | $9,414 |
| In-State | $10,212 | $11,100 | $9,414 |
| Out of State | $17,862 | $18,750 | $16,192 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,300 Undergraduate: 12,389 Graduate: 2,911
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,823 Female: 9,477
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,789 Female: 7,600
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,034 Female: 1,877
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,146 Part-Time: 3,154
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,660 Part-Time: 1,729
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,486 Part-Time: 1,425
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 304 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 661 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 113 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,920 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,591 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,450 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,178 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,046 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 721 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 885 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 373 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,832 | 2,398 | 434 |
| Faculty Status | 1,061 | 868 | 193 |
| Tenured Faculty | 337 | 312 | 25 |
| Graduate Assistants | 664 | - | 664 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 912 | 727 | 185 |
| Primarily Instruction | 311 | 148 | 163 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 58 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 943 | 837 | 106 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 917 | 776 | 141 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 385 | 332 | 53 |
| Skilled Crafts | 72 | 70 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 282 | 226 | 56 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,745 (645) | $64,183 (346) | $54,611 (299) |
| Professor | $83,755 (111) | $85,904 (86) | $76,363 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $63,637 (139) | $65,231 (72) | $61,924 (67) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,162 (254) | $55,837 (149) | $54,203 (105) |
| Instructor | $45,179 (138) | $45,877 (37) | $44,923 (101) |
| Lecturer | $49,254 (3) | $52,881 (2) | $42,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,717 (82) | $94,009 (50) | $80,449 (32) |
| Professor | $105,988 (34) | $106,593 (26) | $104,023 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $85,097 (25) | $84,498 (15) | $85,995 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,872 (10) | $85,221 (5) | $74,524 (5) |
| Instructor | $46,922 (9) | $45,318 (3) | $47,725 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,194 (727) | $65,791 (396) | $55,695 (331) |
| Professor | $84,450 (145) | $86,208 (112) | $78,484 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $64,550 (164) | $65,904 (87) | $63,020 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,548 (264) | $56,288 (154) | $54,511 (110) |
| Instructor | $44,763 (147) | $45,217 (40) | $44,594 (107) |
| Lecturer | $49,254 (3) | $52,881 (2) | $42,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,810,311 | $2,328,076 | $1,482,235 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 405 | 238 | 167 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 350 | 223 | 127 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 121 | 48 | 73 |
| Football | 119 | 119 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $228,356 | $57,059 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $94,690 | $31,122 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| Unknown | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 8 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 26 | 149 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 8 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 29 | 176 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 26 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 28 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
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