University of Southern Mississippi

Location and Affiliation:

University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, population 41,882.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of Southern Mississippi’s enrollment is 10,681 students on campus.

• 60% female
• 28% black
• 1% Asian
• 1% international
• 1% Hispanic

56% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return to USM at a rate of 73%

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:19

Academic Level:

• University of Arizona is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.0
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 18-25, Math 16-24, Composite 18-24
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 450-570, Math 440-570, Composite 890-1140

Most Popular Majors:

• Business Administration/Management 24%
• Elementary Education/Teaching 15%
• Nursing 10%
• Parks/Recreation/Leisure Studies 6%
• Psychology 6%

Graduates:

48% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $0
• The application deadline is August 25
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 87%.

Features:

The University of Southern Mississippi was founded in 1910. It is located 85 miles from Jackson and 120 miles from New Orleans. The campus holds a Marine Education Center, aquarium and a golf course.

Contact:

University of Southern Mississippi Admissions 1-601-266-5000.

Learn more about Univ. of Southern Mississippi. http://www.usm.edu