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University of Southern Mississippi Teaching Programs

University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, MS. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Southern Mississippi Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 40	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#108 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#854 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Southern Mississippi?

Contact information for University of Southern Mississippi are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone:	6012661000
Website:	www.usm.edu/
Admissions:	www.usm.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.usm.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into University of Southern Mississippi?

You can apply to University of Southern Mississippi online at: https://www.usm.edu/admissions/index.php

University of Southern Mississippi is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Southern Mississippi

Here’s what University of Southern Mississippi considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi maintains an acceptance rate of 99%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

99% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Southern Mississippi ranged between 20 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Southern Mississippi vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,582	2,551	99%
Women	4,466	4,435	99%

Can I Afford University of Southern Mississippi?

The average net price after aid at University of Southern Mississippi is $14,224. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,888
In-State Fees	$110
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,888
Out-of-State Fees	$110
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,998
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$11,998

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at University of Southern Mississippi receive some form of financial aid (1,695 students).

Approximately 83% of students at University of Southern Mississippi receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,055 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,808.

Student Loan Debt

48% of University of Southern Mississippi undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,674 per year.

University of Southern Mississippi Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,917 students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi. University of Southern Mississippi is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,899 undergraduate students at University of Southern Mississippi, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Southern Mississippi undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	148
Black or African American	2,672
Hispanic	485
White	5,573
American Indian/Alaska Native	49
Two or More Races	356
Non-Resident	465

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Mississippi are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	1,150
Louisiana	207
Alabama	81
Florida	32
Texas	15

Additionally, approximately 4.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Student Diversity

3,098 of University of Southern Mississippi’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Southern Mississippi, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Southern Mississippi graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	61
Black or African American	693
Hispanic	170
White	1,710
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	92
Non-Resident	319

Online Learning at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

5,164 undergraduate students at University of Southern Mississippi took at least one online class — of those, 2,526 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 386 students took at least one online class and 1,614 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Southern Mississippi

Below are the teaching majors are available at University of Southern Mississippi, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	172	17	—	189
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	8	117	126
Education, General	—	22	82	108
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	25	40	5	74
Curriculum and Instruction	—	16	—	16
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	10	—	10
Special Education and Teaching	3	6	—	9
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	1	2

Academic Programs at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Southern Mississippi maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.