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University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Hattiesburg, MS. The 2019 average net price at University of Southern Mississippi is $13,773. Acceptance rate is 100.00%. The school has a total enrollment of 14,509.
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Quick Facts

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Location: | Hattiesburg, MS |
Student Body: | 14,509 |
Education Type: | 4 Years+ |
Funding: | Public |
Campus Type: | Urban |
Web Site: | www.usm.edu |
Acceptance Rate: | Open Enrollment |
Admission Details
Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
- Acceptance Rate: Open Enrollment
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
- International Students: < 1%
- Application Fee: $40
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: | $8,514 |
Out of State/International Tuition: | $10,514 |
In State Grad Tuition: | $8,514 |
Out of State Grad Tuition: | $10,514 |
Room and Board: | $10,618 |
Books and Supplies: | $1,500 |
Other Fees: | $110 |
Net Price In-District/State: | $13,773 |
Net Price Out-of-State: | n/a |
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
- Most Recent Incoming Class: 2,080
- Men / Women Ratio: 667 / 1,413
- Median SAT Verbal Range: Unreported
- Median SAT Math Range: Unreported
- Median ACT Range: 19 - 25
International Student DataInformation for International Students
- Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
- Minimum IETLS Score: 6.5
- % of International Students: < 1%
- International Testing: Required
- Total International Students: 27
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
- High School Transcript: Required
- Recommendations: Recommended
- Admissions Tests Scores: Required
- Portfolio: Not Considered
Top 5 Popular Programs
- Business, Management, Marketing: 20%
- Health Professions: 14%
- Education: 10%
- Psychology: 6%
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: 5%
Academic Programs
University of Southern Mississippi offers 228 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Mississippi offers 74 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Architecture
- Interior Architecture Degree
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Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
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- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
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- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
- Campus
- Fashion Merchandising Degree
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- Finance, General Degree
- Campus
- Hospitality Administration, Management, Other Degree
- Online
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- Hotel, Motel Administration, Management Degree
- Campus
- Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, General Degree
- Online
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- International Business, Trade, Commerce Degree
- Campus
- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
- Campus
- Marketing, Other Degree
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Communication
- Advertising Degree
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- Journalism Degree
- Campus
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology, Technician Degree
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Education
- Education, Teaching of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness Degree
- Campus
- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Music Teacher Education Degree
- Online
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
Engineering
- Polymer, Plastics Engineering Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Architectural Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
- Online
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- Computer Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Industrial Technology, Technician Degree
- Online
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English Literature
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
- Campus
Foreign Language, Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Degree
- Campus
Health Professions
- Athletic Training, Trainer Degree
- Campus
- Audiology, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology, Pathologist Degree
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- Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Technologist Degree
- Online
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- Dietetics, Dietitian Degree
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- Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences, General Degree
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- Public Health, General Degree
- Online
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- Registered Nursing, Registered Nurse Degree
- Online
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History
- History, General Degree
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Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles, General Degree
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- Family Systems Degree
- Online
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree
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Legal Studies
- Legal Assistant, Paralegal Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies Degree
- Online
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Library Science
- Library and Information Science Degree
- Online
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Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General Degree
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Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
- Online
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- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Degree
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- Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
- Online
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Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
- Philosophy Degree
- Online
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- Religion, Religious Studies Degree
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
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- Chemistry, Other Degree
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- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
- Campus
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Degree
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- Physics, General Degree
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Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Forensic Science and Technology Degree
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Psychology
- Psychology, General Degree
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Social Work Degree
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Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
- Campus
- Economics, General Degree
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- Geography Degree
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- International Relations and Affairs Degree
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- Political Science and Government, General Degree
- Campus
- Sociology Degree
- Online
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance, General Degree
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- Drama and Dramatics, Theatre Arts, General Degree
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- Fine, Studio Arts, General Degree
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- Music Management Degree
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- Music, General Degree
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- Visual and Performing Arts, General Degree
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Master's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Mississippi offers 50 Master's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
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- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
- Campus
- Human Resources Development Degree
- Online
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- Transportation, Mobility Management Degree
- Online
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Communication
- Public Relations, Image Management Degree
- Campus
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
Education
- Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Curriculum and Instruction Degree
- Online
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- Education, Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities Degree
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- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Music Teacher Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Science Teacher Education, General Science Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
Engineering
- Polymer, Plastics Engineering Degree
- Campus
English Literature
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
- Campus
Health Professions
- Audiology, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology, Pathologist Degree
- Campus
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Technologist Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Clinical, Medical Social Work Degree
- Campus
- Public Health, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Degree
- Campus
History
- History, General Degree
- Campus
Human Sciences
- Family Systems Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
Library Science
- Library and Information Science Degree
- Online
- Campus
Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General Degree
- Campus
Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
- Online
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
- Campus
- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
- Campus
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Degree
- Campus
- Physics, General Degree
- Campus
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Forensic Science and Technology Degree
- Campus
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology Degree
- Campus
- Psychology, General Degree
- Campus
Public Admin, Social Services
- Social Work Degree
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
- Campus
- Geography Degree
- Campus
- Political Science and Government, General Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Dramatics, Theatre Arts, General Degree
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- Music, General Degree
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Doctorate Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Mississippi offers 25 Doctorate Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree
- Campus
Business, Management, Marketing
- Human Resources Development Degree
- Online
- Campus
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degree
- Campus
Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree
- Campus
Education
- Education, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Music Teacher Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Science Teacher Education, General Science Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
Engineering
- Polymer, Plastics Engineering Degree
- Campus
English Literature
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
- Campus
Health Professions
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other Degree
- Campus
- Nursing Practice Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Nursing Science Degree
- Online
- Campus
History
- History, General Degree
- Campus
Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
- Online
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
- Campus
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Degree
- Campus
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
Psychology
- Psychology, General Degree
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Development Economics and International Development Degree
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- Geography Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Performance, General Degree
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Certificate ProgramsUniversity of Southern Mississippi offers 19 Certificate Programs
Business, Management, Marketing
- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
- Campus
- Fashion Merchandising Degree
- Campus
- Hospitality Administration, Management, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
- Campus
Education
- Education, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
Health Professions
- Dietetics, Dietitian Degree
- Campus
- Family Practice Nurse, Nursing Degree
- Campus
- Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse, Nursing Degree
- Campus
History
- Public, Applied History Degree
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree
- Campus
Library Science
- Library and Information Science Degree
- Online
- Campus
Military Technology
- Operational Oceanography Degree
- Campus
Parks, Leisure Studues
- Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
- Online
- Campus
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Geography Degree
- Campus
Demographics & Outcomes
Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
- Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 47%
- Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 52%
- 1st Year Retention: 71%
- Post Graduation Salary: $38,200
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
- Total Students: 14,509
- White, non-Hispanic Students: 63%
- Black Students: 26%
- Hispanic Students: 3%
- Non-resident, alien: 3%
- Two or more races: 3%
- Asian Students: 1%
- Unknown: 1%
- American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
- Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%