University Of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
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University Of Southern Mississippi
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school.
Contacting the School
118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Main Phone: (601) 266-1000
Web Site: www.usm.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 14,592 (full-time equivalent) students. 99% of students attend full-time, while 1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 536 male students and 860 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.4% of the student body, while females made up 61.6%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (3829)%, Hispanic (167)%, Asian (191)%, and Native American (50)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 57.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 435. One quarter of students scored at least 590.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.
Degree Programs
Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And Management- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Human Resource
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Marketing
- Advertising
- General Communications
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio And Television Broadcasting
- Specialized Communication
- Curriculum And Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Educational Materials And Instructional Media
- General Education
- Other Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Electronic And Computer Technology
- Engineering Technologies
- Industrial Equipment Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- Government And Political Science
- History
- International Relations
- Sociology
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
University Of Southern Mississippi belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Conference USA (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 13,954 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 9,414 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 20,732 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Recommendations are recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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