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The University of Southern Mississippi, also known as Southern Miss or USM, was founded on March 30, 1910, as the Mississippi Normal College. The university was renamed to State Teachers College in 1924 and Mississippi Southern College in 1940. Finally, in 1962, it gained university status and adopted its present name. The main campus of Southern Miss encompasses more than 1000 acres in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The university has the following academic units:/p>
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Business
- College of Education and Psychology
- College of Health
- College of Science and Technology
Southern Miss has officially recognized several fraternities and sororities. These Greek Organizations are governed by the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council.
The athletic teams of Southern Miss are popularly known as the Golden Eagles and compete in Conference USA. The present day mascot eagle is named Seymour d'Campus.
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Campus Location118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
USA
Main Tel: (601) 266-1000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
University Of Southern Mississippi HighlightsWhere University Of Southern Mississippi stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in music, engineering technician, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,277 | 76 | | Master | 714 | 58 | | Doctorale | 111 | 25 | | Post-master's certificate | 53 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Southern Mississippi was 14,592 in 2007 (12,724 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,914 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,692 | | Room | $ 3,018 | | Board | $ 2,110 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: University Of Southern Mississippi participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 273 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 234 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 210 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Southern Mississippi provides on-campus housing for 3,400 of its 12,724 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
University Of Southern Mississippi AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of Southern Mississippi is in the Conference USA for major sports. University Of Southern Mississippi offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 165 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 110 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
University Of Southern Mississippi Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 55% | | Women | 59% | | All | 58% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 435-590 | | Math | 460-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (7 awarded) ART STUDIES (17 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (495 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (85 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (25 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (31 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (553 awarded) - Adult and Continuing Education Administration
- Art Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (111 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (172 awarded) - Family Systems
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (2 awarded) HOSPITALITY (22 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW (30 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (353 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Development Economics and International Development
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Geography
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (26 awarded) MEDIA (157 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (100 awarded) - Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
MEDICINE (50 awarded) - Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC (41 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (188 awarded) - Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (193 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Health and Physical Education
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (7 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (194 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (90 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (197 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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