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University of Southern Mississippi

University Of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
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University of Southern Mississippi

118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
Map of University of Southern Mississippi


University of Southern Mississippi at a Glance

University of Southern Mississippi is a large public college located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Currently, there are roughly 17,757 students enrolled, 39% of which are male and 61% female. Athletically, University of Southern Mississippi is an NCAA I school and is part of the Conference USA.

General Information

Student Count:17,757
Gender Ratio:39% Male, 61% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$5,096
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$12,746
Yearly Room:$3,762
Yearly Board:$2,438
In-state Cost (On Campus):$16,412
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$24,062

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(601) 266-1000
Athletic Phone:(601) 266-5017

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:3,400 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

University of Southern Mississippi Admissions & Academics

On average, University of Southern Mississippi has around 5,107 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Recommended
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:Recommended

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:5,107
Male Applicants:1,873
Female Applicants:3,208
% Male Applicants:37%
% Female Applicants:63%
Total Admitted:2,869
Admitted Males:1,033
Admitted Females:1,827
% Admitted Males:36%
% Admitted Females:64%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:59
Percent Who Submit SAT:4%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,543
Percent Who Submit ACT:96%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:460
25th% Math:450
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:560
75th% Math:565
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:19
25th% Math:17
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:18
75th% Reading:26
75th% Math:23
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:24

University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
"Home of the Golden Eagles"

General Golden Eagles Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Conference USA
Team Colors:Black and Gold
Stadium Name:M M Roberts
Stadium Capacity:36,000
Gym Name:Green Coliseum
Gym Capacity:8,095

Golden Eagles Contact Info

Phone:(601) 266-1000
Athletic Phone:(601) 266-5017
Website:http://www.usm.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.southernmiss.com

University of Southern Mississippi Campus & Student Body

University of Southern Mississippi offers a total of 77 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

White:64.6%
Afr. American:26.7%
Unknown:3.5%
Non-resident:2.2%
Hispanic:1.5%
Asian:1.2%
Nat. American:0.4%
Multi-Ethnic:0.1%
Pac. Islander:0.0%

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
ArchitectureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYesYes
Human SciencesYesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Library ScienceYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYesYes
PsychologyYesYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYesYes


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