University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive # 0001Hattiesburg, MS 39406
(601) 266-1000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 17342
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.usm.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $6,980.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $20,600.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $29,170.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 555 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 96% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 51% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,429.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 32% |
| Average state aid | $1,471.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 72% |
| Average institutional aid | $6,746.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 64% |
| Average student loan | $6,722.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Advertising
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Management
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Development Economics and International Development
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Family Systems
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Forensic Science and Technology
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Gerontology
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Library and Information Science
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Management
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Science
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Adult and Continuing Education Administration
University of Southern Mississippi Scholarships
2012 Southeast Region Scholarship
XAP Corporation, the leading provider of online student and career software and services, is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship competition in honor of a recently retired employee who acted as the Regional Director of Sales for our Southeast Region. Our colleague, Barbara McDaniel, a sales professional dedicated to providing XAP products to students in the Southeast region, is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. What better way to honor her tenure at XAP than by offering a scholarship to a student in her region who will be attending her alma mater. Applicant must be a resident of Mississippi who will be attending the University of Southern Mississippi as a freshman for the Fall 2012 Semester. Must also be a user of Choices Planner. more...
Mississippi Scholarships
Lee Jarrell & Judy Davis CBA Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Marketing. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
James S. Love, Jr. Electronic Information Management Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts majoring in Journalism. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
John Payne Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Criminal Justice. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Mrs. Eathel Virginia Rohr Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Nursing. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 3.5 GPA, and rotated/worked at Ocean Springs Hospital. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Susan Nicholson Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Mississippi who are undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Houston Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the greater metro Houston, Texas area who are undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Sondra Holman Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at William Carey University majoring in Religious Studies. Students must be pursuing to advance their education. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dorothea Van Deusen Opdyke Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at William Carey University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and should be mountain people. Due date and award amount may vary. more...
Alice Walker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Special Education. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...