University of Southern Mississippi is a large, public, four-year University that emphasizes character, culture and research located in the city of Hattiesburg, MS. It is known for Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching and Psychology.
University of Southern Mississippi
place 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
phone Phone: (601) 266-1000
web Web: https://www.usm.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | Accredited | 1929-07-01 | 2026-12-08 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for University of Southern Mississippi is available for members.
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.
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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
Rankings
- State Rankings#3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Character #3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Culture #3 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Religion #4 in 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Culture #4 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Career #5 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Research #5 in 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Research #6 in 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Character #6 in Public colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Culture #7 in Public colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Character #7 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Citizenship #7 in colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Culture #7 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Leadership #7 in colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Research #7 in Public colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Research #9 in Public colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Religion #10 in colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Character #10 in 4-year or above colleges in Mississippi emphasizing Religion
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Students with disabilities:
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
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University of Southern Mississippi is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at University of Southern Mississippi is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
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| Football Men’s | 114 |
| Baseball Men’s | 37 |
| Soccer Women’s | 26 |
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Tuition for University of Southern Mississippi is in the 24.9 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as inexpensive.
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