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Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Research Universities (high research activity)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2804

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Southern Mississippi?
1458th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,096 $5,096 $12,746
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $402 $402 $402
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $213 $213 $545
FT Graduate Tuition $5,096 $5,096 $13,052
FT Graduate Required Fees $402 $402 $402
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $284 $284 $726
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $16,412 $16,412 $24,062
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,694 $18,694 $26,344
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,212 $10,212 $17,862

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,914↓ $5,096 $4,914↓ $5,096 $11,692↓ $12,746
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000↓ $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,040↓ $5,544
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,000↓ $3,804
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,800↓ $7,480
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,500↓ $4,804
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,500↓ $4,804

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,107 (1,873 male / 3,208 female)
Admitted 2,869 (1,033 male / 1,827 female)
Admission rate 56%
First-time Enrollment 1,602 (561 male / 1,041 female)
FT Enrollment 1,593 (556 male / 1,037 female)
PT Enrollment 9 (5 male / 4 female)
Total Enrollment15,300

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Southern Mississippi use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Southern Mississippi accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Conference USA
NCAA Basketball Conference Conference USA
NCAA Baseball Conference Conference USA
NCAA Track & Field Conference Conference USA

ACT Test Admission

878th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 96%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24

SAT Test Admission

824th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 4%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 560
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 565
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 910 / 1125

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity3,400
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,762
Board Fee$2,438

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 192 1,266 78 88 12 4,710 118 6,476
Accounting 6 30 4 140 10 192
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 2 2
Advertising 2 10 12
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 10 14
Anthropology 32 32
Apparel and Textiles, General 6 2 34 42
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 6 6 2 102 6 122
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Athletic Training/Trainer 2 2 2 12 18
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16 4 102 2 124
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10 50 4 4 148 4 220
Business Administration and Management, General 8 50 4 12 2 256 6 338
Business Teacher Education 2 8 10
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics 8 4 26 38
Chemistry, General 12 4 2 22 4 44
Chemistry, Other 16 16
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10 2 16 28
Clinical/Medical Social Work 2 12 14
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 6 6
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 18 6 4 68 98
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 6 8
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General 26 4 6 2 52 90
Counseling Psychology 20 20
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 18 64 84
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 50 2 110 6 170
Curriculum and Instruction 40 40
Dance, General 2 26 28
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 20 42 62
Development Economics and International Development 2 2
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 6 14 20
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 2 40 2 54
Education, General 4 48 4 82 138
Education, Other 2 8 10
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 10 10
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 2 90 102
Educational/Instructional Media Design 4 2 6
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4 14 18
Elementary Education and Teaching 22 2 264 6 294
Engineering Technology, General 4 22 26
English Language and Literature, General 22 2 6 4 118 6 158
Family Systems 44 58 102
Finance, General 2 34 6 66 4 112
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 4
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2 26 2 30
Foreign Language Teacher Education 6 4 2 30 42
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4 30 4 38
Forensic Science and Technology 10 40 2 52
Geography 2 2 34 2 40
Geology/Earth Science, General 10 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 4 6 10
Health and Physical Education, General 4 50 110 4 168
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 6 8 14
History, General 10 2 98 2 114
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 6 40 46
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 2 4 6
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 32 2 4 116 4 158
Industrial Technology/Technician 2 12 28 42
Interior Architecture 2 2 20 24
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 4 28 2 36
International Relations and Affairs 2 4 6
Journalism 20 70 90
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 16 28 44
Library Science/Librarianship 2 16 4 4 108 134
Management Information Systems, General 10 38 2 50
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 10 2 42 54
Marketing, Other 4 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 34 2 162 198
Mathematics, General 4 4 36 2 46
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Management and Merchandising 14 30 44
Music Performance, General 2 4 10 16
Music Teacher Education 58 60
Music, General 12 8 4 66 90
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 14 42 56
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 4 4
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 68 6 2 316 24 416
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 6 2 14 22
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 14 26 40
Philosophy 10 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 44 2 100 2 152
Physics, General 8 8 16
Political Science and Government, General 2 28 2 76 108
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 12 16 28
Psychology, General 124 8 6 268 4 410
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 20 54 2 8 44 2 130
Public Relations/Image Management 4 2 24 30
Radio and Television 34 2 40 2 78
Religion/Religious Studies 10 10
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4 16 20
Secondary Education and Teaching 8 8
Social Work 72 2 72 148
Sociology 8 20 28
Special Education and Teaching, General 10 38 48
Special Education and Teaching, Other 2 4 6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10 62 72
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2 6 8
Visual and Performing Arts, General 2 2 2 24 2 32

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Southern Mississippi 1359th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $61,194 ($65,791 male / $55,695 female)
Number of FT Faculty 727 (396 male / 331 female)
Number of PT Faculty 193
FT Faculty Ratio 4 : 1
Total Benefits $11,637,381

Local News for University of Southern Mississippi

First case of swine flu reported on U. Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg campus

University of Southern Mississippi health officials confirmed Monday the first case of swine flu on its Hattiesburg campus. Onecase of the virus -- known officially as the novel H1N1 flu -- has beenreported so far, but a press release Aug. 12 indicated that students,faculty and staff should take precautions to prevent the spread ofillness on campus.

Old frat house now living-learning site

What used to be the Kappa Sigma fraternity house has become home to 24 Honors College of Business students this semester.

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