Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002441
- Phone: (601) 276-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
96.94%FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
120FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,458Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Southern Mississippi
1156 College Dr, Summit, MS
Southern Miss is a public university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in a predominantly urban area. About sixteen thousand students enroll at University of Southern Mississippi annually.
Students can pick from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Southern Miss earn an SAT score within the range of 946 - 1160, or an ACT score within the range of 19 - 25. Southern Miss accepts approximately 60% of students applying. Of those accepted, about 43% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition & fees at Southern Miss vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 annually. Some students at Southern Miss may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
The Southern Miss "Golden Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Southern Mississippi accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Southern Mississippi is around 15,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 14% enrolling as graduate students and 82% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $40 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State: $8,800-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$12,940
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $370-$440 per unit
- Out-of-State: $450-$540 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 87% | $8,467 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $6,738 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Southern Mississippi may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Southern Mississippi is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Usa)
- Basketball (Conference Usa)
- Track and Field (Conference Usa)
- Football (Conference Usa)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Southern Mississippi by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Marine Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Human Resources (B)
- Finance (B)
- International Business (B)
- Hotel and Hospitality Management (B)
- Fashion Merchandising (B, C)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Public Relations (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- Education (C, D)
- Higher Education Administration (C, D, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Science Teacher (D, M)
- Secondary Education (C, M)
- Physical Education (B, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Public Health (B, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Dietetics (B, C)
- Medical Technology (B, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, M)
- Sports Management (B, C, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, C, M)
- Forensic Science (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Sociology (B)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Management (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Southern Mississippi.
- University of South Alabama in Boaz, AL (80 miles away)
- Jackson State University in Fulton, MS (86 miles away)
- Southeastern Louisiana University in New Orleans, LA (90 miles away)
- Southern University at New Orleans in Baton Rouge, LA (100 miles away)
- University of New Orleans in Lake Charles, LA (101 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Mississippi
- Review a list of Mississippi state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002441
- Phone: (601) 276-2000
- School Homepage