University of Southern Mississippi

(Hattiesburg, MS)

University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of the Arts, Business Administration, Education and Psychology, Health and Human Sciences, International and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science and Technology and the Institute of Marine Sciences. Its 1,090-acre campus is located in Hattiesburg, 90 miles south of Jackson.

Admissions

56.2%
of Applicants Admitted

Regular Decision: December 31, 1969

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1370–1705 SAT Total
460–560 SAT Reading
450–565 SAT Math
460–570 SAT Writing

18–24 ACT Composite
19–26 ACT English
17–23 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$16,412
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $5,498
Out-of-State Tuition: $13,148
Room and Board: $9,514
Books & Supplies: $1,400

Will I Like It

14,123
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
60% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Library Science, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

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