

University of Southern Mississippi is a large, public, four or more years University that emphasizes research, culture and character located in the city of Hattiesburg, MS. It is known for Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching and Psychology, General.
University of Southern Mississippi
place 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
phone Phone: (601) 266-1000
web Web: https://www.usm.eduNo alternative names found
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Accreditation
The following information is gathered from a variety of public sources, and is updated annually. The user is advised to visit the accreditor’s site (linked where available) to verify accreditation status before making any decisions.
Agency | Type / Program | ||
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Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
University of Southern Mississippi | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1938 |
University of Southern Mississippi | Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs | ||
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1971 |
University of Southern Mississippi | Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1982 |
University of Southern Mississippi | Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1984 |
University of Southern Mississippi | Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1985 |
University of Southern Mississippi | Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels | ||
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2004 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application: https://apps.usm.edu/admissions/ugapp/
- Admissions: https://www.usm.edu/admissions
- Financial Aid: https://www.usm.edu/financial-aid
- ADA Information: https://www.usm.edu/oda
- Veterans: https://www.usm.edu/military-veterans
- Athletics: https://southernmiss.com/sports/2018/6/21/_compliance_reports_html.aspx
- Net Price calculator: https://www.usm.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
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University of Southern Mississippi is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
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Sport | Total Athletes |
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Football Men’s | 114 |
Baseball Men’s | 37 |
Soccer Women’s | 26 |
The complete list of sports at University of Southern Mississippi is available for members.
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