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University Of Southern Mississippi can be found in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of Southern Mississippi.
The most common majors at the school are in nutrition and exercise therapy.
University Of Southern Mississippi does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 63% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of Southern Mississippi centered around 470 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 15,030 students were enrolled in University Of Southern Mississippi.
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Southern Mississippi student athletes compete in Conference USA competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
General Phone: (601) 266-1000
Admissions Phone: (601) 266-5000
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 266-4774
http://WWW.USM.EDU
University Of Southern Mississippi awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 586 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, school counseling, foreign language teaching, special ed, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 503 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, MIS, finance, managerial economics, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 334 | history, English, library science, political science, foreign language and literature, anthropology, sociology, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 216 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical social work, communication disorders services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 202 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing science |
| Science | 193 | biology, chemistry, oceanography, marine biology, chemistry courses, geology, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 189 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, dietitian, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 146 | social work, family systems, foodservice management, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, family and consumer economics |
| Media | 142 | radio and television, journalism, communication studies, communication and journalism, advertising, public relations |
| Engineering Technician | 127 | architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, engineering technology, electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 106 | data processing tech, computer and info science, computer support |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 59 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Hospitality | 58 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Medicine | 52 | public health |
| Music | 45 | music, music performance, music management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 30 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 27 | visual and performing arts |
| Architecture And Planning | 24 | interior architecture, urban planning |
| Law | 22 | legal assistant |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Construction Trades | 17 | apparel and textiles |
| Engineering | 15 | plastics engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Southern Mississippi in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,318 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 691 | 56 |
| Doctor's degree | 136 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 56 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Southern Mississippi had a total enrollment of 15,030 students (13,205 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 68% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 77% |
| Louisiana | 9% |
| Alabama | 6% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
University Of Southern Mississippi offers campus housing for 3,400 of its 13,205 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hattiesburg, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,179 | 1,924 | 37% | 1,348 | 70% |
| Men | 1,987 | 771 | 39% | 508 | 66% |
| Women | 3,174 | 1,144 | 36% | 840 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 266-5000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,742 |
| Room and board | $ 4,420 |
| Room charge | $ 2,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,994 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Southern Mississippi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 244100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 266-4774
University Of Southern Mississippi has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 218 | 98 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 117 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 79 | 116 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $94,861 | 5 | $84,231 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $71,476 | 6 | $72,209 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $71,259 | 4 | $64,135 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $51,530 | 7 | $43,641 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $56,721 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $81,636 | 27 | $62,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 123 | $76,189 | 33 | $68,810 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $58,636 | 51 | $56,501 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 118 | $51,613 | 90 | $48,273 |
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $38,407 | 69 | $38,370 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 344 | $60,386 | 243 | $49,977 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 89 | 246 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 13 | 22 | 35 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 54 | 72 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Development Economics and International Development
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Southern Mississippi Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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