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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
- Website: WWW.USM.EDU
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 14,592
- College Alias: Southern Miss
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.usm.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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 Required
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,855 | 2,793 | 4,648 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,025 (55%) | 1,651 (59%) | 2,676 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 536 (52%) | 860 (52%) | 1,396 (52%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 47 | 3% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,349 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 435 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Southern Miss Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 50% | 37% | 46% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,333 | $3,880 | $692 | $3,111 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 216 | 30 | 174 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,004 | 4,391 | 4,380 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,914 | $4,594 | $4,312 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,692 | $10,622 | $9,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,040 | $4,420 | $4,420 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,994 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,494 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,494 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,954 | $12,814 | $12,526 |
| Out of State | $20,732 | $18,842 | $17,956 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,214 | $14,694 | $14,406 |
| Out of State | $22,992 | $20,722 | $19,836 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,414 | $8,894 | $8,606 |
| Out of State | $16,192 | $14,922 | $14,036 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,592 Undergraduate: 11,924 Graduate: 2,668
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,685 Female: 8,907
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,710 Female: 7,214
- Graduate Gender Male: 975 Female: 1,693
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,553 Part-Time: 3,039
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,205 Part-Time: 1,719
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,348 Part-Time: 1,320
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 327 | 2% |
| American Indian | 50 | 0.3% |
| Black | 3,829 | 26% |
| Asian | 167 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 1% |
| White | 9,679 | 66% |
| Unknown | 349 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 153 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,686 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,583 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,430 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,052 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 939 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 639 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 773 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 321 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,747 | 2,347 | 400 |
| Faculty Status | 1,027 | 839 | 188 |
| Tenured Faculty | 304 | 298 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 648 | - | 648 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 894 | 717 | 177 |
| Primarily Instruction | 317 | 147 | 170 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 55 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 923 | 826 | 97 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 873 | 749 | 124 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 390 | 338 | 52 |
| Skilled Crafts | 73 | 72 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 279 | 228 | 51 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,858 (635) | $65,308 (364) | $54,882 (271) |
| Professor | $85,499 (131) | $87,524 (106) | $76,913 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $64,584 (121) | $66,460 (68) | $62,177 (53) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,769 (253) | $55,610 (146) | $53,623 (107) |
| Instructor | $44,227 (127) | $41,459 (41) | $45,547 (86) |
| Lecturer | $52,180 (3) | $52,180 (3) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,212 (82) | $92,503 (47) | $77,764 (35) |
| Professor | $103,668 (27) | $102,621 (21) | $107,334 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $90,286 (28) | $87,820 (18) | $94,725 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,579 (10) | $93,145 (4) | $85,535 (6) |
| Instructor | $49,659 (15) | $61,199 (3) | $46,774 (12) |
| Lecturer | $55,825 (2) | $55,650 (1) | $56,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,966 (717) | $66,495 (411) | $55,882 (306) |
| Professor | $85,383 (158) | $86,935 (127) | $79,024 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $66,330 (149) | $67,589 (86) | $64,610 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,443 (263) | $56,159 (150) | $54,492 (113) |
| Instructor | $43,847 (142) | $42,047 (44) | $44,656 (98) |
| Lecturer | $49,578 (5) | $50,518 (4) | $45,819 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,283,347 | $1,831,228 | $1,452,119 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 406 | 232 | 174 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 351 | 206 | 145 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Football | 123 | 123 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 55 | 21 | 34 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 60 | 21 | 39 |
| Cross Country | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $214,806 | $55,026 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $85,728 | $31,963 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 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 | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 49% |
| Unknown | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 8 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 176 | 18 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 8 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 149 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 28 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 26 | 11 |
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