University of Southern Mississippi
- 4 Year
- HATTIESBURG, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
- 4 Year
- HATTIESBURG, MS
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 1,820 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B
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About
University of Southern Mississippi Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Southern Mississippi Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1190
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$13,651 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,072 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 103 responses71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 128 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 128 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing203 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities192 Graduates
- Business176 Graduates
- Psychology167 Graduates
- Elementary Education130 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science123 Graduates
- Biology116 Graduates
- Family Studies and Consumer Sciences113 Graduates
- Architectural Engineering Technician84 Graduates
- Accounting79 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,018 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,675
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 143 responsesPoll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 165 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 68 responsesSimilar Colleges
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University of Southern Mississippi Reviews
Rating 3.79 out of 5 1,820 reviews
There are many things I love about southern miss! My personal favorite is the setup of campus - I'm a very directionally challenged individual, and even I could navigate the campus after a short time. The campus offers a variety of places to eat, study, and participate in extracurricular events. My favorite places are the Payne recreation center and the Cook Library.
Of course, there are some downsides. I disliked the credit hour cap each semester - why can I take 19 credit hours but not 20? Why do intercession courses count toward the full session? While that has yet (and, hopefully, never will) affected my degree progress, I have had several friends and classmates who took a long time to graduate because they were only allowed to take up to 6 classes a semester.
Overall, Southern Miss is an eclectic, affordable, and enjoyable university! I'm grateful for my time here!
Of course, there are some downsides. I disliked the credit hour cap each semester - why can I take 19 credit hours but not 20? Why do intercession courses count toward the full session? While that has yet (and, hopefully, never will) affected my degree progress, I have had several friends and classmates who took a long time to graduate because they were only allowed to take up to 6 classes a semester.
Overall, Southern Miss is an eclectic, affordable, and enjoyable university! I'm grateful for my time here!
The University of Southern Mississippi is an amazing college! The student life is abundant and the University does an excellent job of hosting activities and providing resources for students to use. Most of the professors and staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The campus is beautiful and walkable for those who are able-bodied while still remaining accessible to all students. That being said, parking is not the greatest and many commuters struggle with finding parking on campus.
I am just transfering in this year from a college in Nebraska (Hastings College) and I have already felt like a part of the family there. Hattiesburg is my hometown, and it has been so nice to come back, but I was still nervous to start at a new college. However, the esports team and many greek communities have reached out to me and have made me feel so welcomed and involved already! I am very excited for this year and can't wait to start.