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| Accepted | 8,369 |
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| Declined | + 181 |
| Total Received | 8,550 |
| SAT | 1479 |
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| ACT | 2218 |
| Name | Location |
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| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| Mississippi College | Clinton, MS |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
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University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of the Arts, Business Administration, Education and Psychology, Health and Human Sciences, International and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science and Technology and the Institute of Marine Sciences. Its 1,090-acre campus is located in Hattiesburg, 90 miles south of Jackson.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 14,509 |
| Established in | 1910 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
1,090-acre, suburban campus in Hattiesburg (population: 46,377), 90 miles from both Jackson and New Orleans; branch campuses in Jackson County and Long Beach and at Keesler Air Force Base. Served by air, bus, and train; major airports serve Jackson and New Orleans. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
97%
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| Accepted | 8,369 |
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| Declined | + 181 |
| Total Received | 8,550 |
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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Erron Flowers
Director of Admissions
P: 601 266-5000
F: 601 266-5148
admissions@usm.edu
68%
$10,728
| Tuition | $8,514 |
| Room | $6,862 |
| Board | $4,300 |
| Additional fees | $266 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $21,442 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $10,728 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,714 |
Need-based
| Federal | $27,198,467 |
| State | $4,359,123 |
| Institutional | $8,588,261 |
| Other external | $1,546,910 |
| Total | $41,692,761 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,620,466 |
| State | $1,578,511 |
| Institutional | $14,694,684 |
| Other external | $1,667,944 |
| Total | $20,561,605 |
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FAFSA
P: 601 266-4774
F: 601 266-5769
financial.aid@usm.edu
David Williamson
Director of Financial Aid
david.williamson@usm.edu
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badminton, baseball, bass fishing, bowling, football, lacrosse, martial arts, muai thai, quidditch, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee
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Jeremy Mcclain (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email
Sonya R. Varnell (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director For Olympic Sports/swa
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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