University of Southern Mississippi
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
9,899
Men / Women
38% / 62%
White
58%
Black
27%
Hispanic
5%
International
5%
Mixed
3%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
26%
Business & Economics
16%
Education
11%
Engineering, Computing & Math
8%
Arts
6%
Professional
6%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,998
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$11,998
Est. In-State Cost
$12,933
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$15,521
10-Year ROI
$135,000
ROI Percentile
43th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
72%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34%
6-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
90 (14th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,683 (64th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (68th pctl)
Muggyness
Muggy
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
24%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $61M | #138 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $5M | #169 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $12M | #194 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 263 | #92 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 20 | #169 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 67 | #261 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
600 (6%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_required
Submitted Test Scores
99%
ACT Range
20
–
29
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | 2,526 | 36% / 64% | 1% | $67,280 | |
| Computer Engineering | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 56 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 23 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | — | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 28 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | — | |
| Library and Information Science | 38 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 11 +2 | 55% / 45% | 9% | — | |
| Ocean Engineering | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | 20 — | 90% / 10% | 0% | — | |
| Athletic Training | |||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 62 — | 3% / 97% | 2% | $61,986 | |
| Biology | 101 +1 | 30% / 70% | 3% | $59,778 | |
| Chemistry | 19 +1 | 47% / 53% | 5% | — | |
| Chemistry | |||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 6% | — | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 136 — | 44% / 56% | 1% | $57,314 | |
| Geosciences | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | — | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 29 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | — | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 20 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 170 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $158,823 | |
| Oceanography | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | — | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,276 | |
| Public Health | 44 — | 20% / 80% | 2% | $74,979 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 20 — | 85% / 15% | 0% | $57,314 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 16 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 61 +3 | 43% / 57% | 2% | $67,834 | |
| Business Management and Administration | 173 — | 47% / 53% | 3% | $76,966 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | |||||
| Economics | 5 +1 | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 34 +1 | 59% / 41% | 3% | $74,669 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 — | 36% / 64% | 9% | — | |
| Human Resources Management | 16 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $58,383 | |
| International Business | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 25% | — | |
| Marketing | 56 +1 | 30% / 70% | 0% | $69,285 | |
| Marketing | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $69,285 | |
| Research and Development Management | 17 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $76,966 | |
| Sports Management | 21 — | 81% / 19% | 0% | $57,314 | |
| Anthropology | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 19 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 65 — | 49% / 51% | 0% | $52,028 | |
| English | 44 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $44,021 | |
| Family Systems | 79 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | $47,975 | |
| Foreign Languages | 8 +3 | 25% / 75% | 12% | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 51 — | 20% / 80% | 2% | $46,341 | |
| General Studies | 41 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Geography | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| History | 37 +1 | 73% / 27% | 0% | $44,216 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $58,164 | |
| Journalism | 14 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $55,661 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 11 +2 | 27% / 73% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 5 +2 | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 21 +1 | 48% / 52% | 5% | — | |
| Psychology | 172 — | 22% / 78% | 1% | $42,069 | |
| Public Relations and Advertising | |||||
| Social Work | 69 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $52,791 | |
| Sociology | 16 +1 | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 — | 50% / 50% | 6% | $51,640 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 172 — | 1% / 99% | 0% | $44,947 | |
| General Education | 112 — | 45% / 55% | 2% | — | |
| Special Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Dance | 8 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Interior Architecture | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 32 +4 | 69% / 31% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 10 +1 | 90% / 10% | 10% | — | |
| Music Education | 24 — | 58% / 42% | 4% | $56,276 | |
| Music Management | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 17 — | 35% / 65% | 0% | — | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 27 — | 26% / 74% | 0% | — | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 28 +1 | 57% / 43% | 4% | $76,030 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology | |||||
| Construction Management | 51 — | 92% / 8% | 0% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 70 — | 74% / 26% | 1% | — |