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IPEDS ID: 176372
OPE ID: 00244100
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University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
General information:  (601) 266-1000
Website:  www.usm.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  14,793 (12,062 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  16 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.usm.edu/futurestudents/
Financial Aidwww.usm.edu/financialaid/
Mission Statement
  www.usm.edu/alumniandfriends/visionandmission.php
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$5,096$4,914$4,594
Out-of-state$12,746$11,692$10,622
Books and supplies$1,200$1,000$800
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$5,544$5,040$4,420
Other$3,804$3,000$3,000
Off Campus
Room and board$7,480$6,800$5,800
Other$4,804$3,500$3,500
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,804$3,500$3,500
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
On Campus$15,644$13,954$12,814
Off Campus$18,580$16,214$14,694
Off Campus with Family$11,100$9,414$8,894
Out-of-state
On Campus$23,294$20,732$18,842
Off Campus$26,230$22,992$20,722
Off Campus with Family$18,750$16,192$14,922
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$32,578,414
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant549
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 94% Did not receive aid: 6%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 65% Federal: 40% Pell: 40% Other Federal: 35% State/Local: 37% Institutional: 52%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $5,217 Federal: $3,744 Pell: $3,202 Other Federal: $615 State/Local: $795 Institutional: $3,091
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 57% Federal: 56% Non-federal: 2%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $6,606 Federal: $6,416 Non-federal: $5,453
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment14,793
Undergraduate enrollment12,062
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,642
Graduate enrollment2,731
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 86% Part-time: 14%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 40% Female: 60%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1% Black or African American: 29% Hispanic/Latino: 1% White: 63% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 4% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 78% 25 and over: 22% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 78% Out-of-state: 22% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 52% Part-time: 48%
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants5,3342,0123,283
Percent admitted55%54%56%
Percent admitted who enrolled52%52%53%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT745%
ACT1,45395%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading460570
SAT Math480570
ACT Composite1924
ACT English1926
ACT Math1723
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 72% Part-time students: 21%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 48 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 43% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 24% 6-year: 46% 8-year: 49%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 40% Female: 46%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)American Indian or Alaska Native: 50% (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 18% Black or African American: 37% (!)Hispanic/Latino: 40% White: 48% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 34% (!)Non-resident alien: 27%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Architecture and related services
Interior Architecture9---
Category total9---
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization7---
Category total7---
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General100129-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography732-
Category total1071511-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting6617--
Business Administration and Management, General11138--
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other0---
Business/Managerial Economics36--
Finance, General52---
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other16---
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management13---
Human Resources Development--0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General69---
International Business/Trade/Commerce17---
Management Information Systems, General14---
Marketing, Other0---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General100---
Category total461610-
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Advertising14---
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric381011-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other1---
Journalism39---
Public Relations/Image Management-10--
Radio and Television41---
Category total1332011-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other--5-
Computer and Information Sciences, General2420--
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician27---
Category total51205-
Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration-1--
Art Teacher Education-0--
Business Teacher Education8---
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-27--
Curriculum and Instruction-2--
Education, General--3256
Education, Other-5--
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments8---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-36-8
Educational/Instructional Media Design-6--
Elementary Education and Teaching121---
Foreign Language Teacher Education-18--
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration--6-
Music Teacher Education1690-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching5274-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education-125-
Secondary Education and Teaching-1--
Special Education and Teaching, General420--
Special Education and Teaching, Other-4--
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education8---
Category total2171484764
Engineering technologies/technicians
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician71---
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician3---
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician0---
Engineering Technology, General-18--
Industrial Technology/Technician113--
Category total8521--
Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering-47-
Category total-47-
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General64169-
Category total64169-
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General31---
Family Systems426--
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General-81-
Category total73141-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General16---
Category total16---
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Athletic Training/Trainer10---
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist6224--
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist131--
Clinical/Medical Social Work-10--
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other--0-
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)10---
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General0---
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)-29--
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)--3-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)168---
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)2336--
Category total2861003-
History
History, General7782-
Category total7782-
Legal professions and studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal26---
Category total26---
Library science
Library Science/Librarianship853-1
Category total853-1
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General232--
Category total232--
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences000-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other0---
Category total000-
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education, General112---
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies212--
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management327--
Category total13629--
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy42--
Religion/Religious Studies0---
Category total42--
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General1514-
Chemistry, Other11---
Geology/Earth Science, General33--
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical092-
Physics, General23--
Category total31166-
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-93-
Psychology, General1711912-
Category total1712815-
Public administration and social service professions
Social Work3148--
Category total3148--
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5953-
Forensic Science and Technology140--
Category total7353-
Social sciences
Anthropology63--
Development Economics and International Development--6-
Geography1940-
International Relations and Affairs7---
Political Science and Government, General394--
Sociology6---
Category total77116-
Visual and performing arts
Dance, General8---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General218--
Fine/Studio Arts, General20--
Music Management and Merchandising8---
Music Performance, General--9-
Music, General2711--
Visual and Performing Arts, General30---
Category total96199-
Grand total2,26264013565
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-A MenWomen
Baseball31–
Basketball1514
Football123–
Golf1111
Soccer–24
Softball–19
Tennis1010
Track and Field, Indoor2134
Track and Field, Outdoor2139
Track and Field, X-Country–11
Volleyball–12
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (!)7/1/1929 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels7/31/2004 -  Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics9/1/1975 -  Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship4/1/1992 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs4/27/1979 -  Accredited
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs6/29/1979 -  Accredited
School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs9/27/1983 -  Accredited
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs2/5/1999 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs7/29/1971 - 1/1/2005Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) - Graduate degree programs7/29/1971 -  Accredited
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology1/1/2005 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels10/3/2003 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels10/3/2003 -  Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Community Health Education (CHE) and Community Health/Preventive Medicine (CHPM) - Graduate programs offered outside schools of public health6/4/1993 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1985 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1982 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1938 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1984 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools1/1/1954 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession158
Drug law violations101012
Liquor law violations1318176
  • Increase in Liqour Law Violations because of directed patrol.
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession118
Drug law violations735
Liquor law violations139149
  • Includes Family Housing, Fraternity and Sorority Housing. Increase in violations because of directed patrol.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible213
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery120
Aggravated assault221
Burglary221528
Motor vehicle theft344
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible201
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery110
Aggravated assault101
Burglary171126
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • Includes Family Housing, Fraternity and Sorority Housing
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,654
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,548
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate6.5%4.3%0.6%
Number in default25621630
Number in repayment3,8925,0044,391
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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