University of Southern Mississippi
Work 118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Work(601) 266-5000
Admissions E-mail: admissions@usm.edu
Web site: http://www.usm.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Southern Mississippi
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1910 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 11,924 |
| Setting | urban |
| Endowment: | $64,821,973 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | rolling |
| Application fee: | $35 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 57.5 % |
| Selectivity: | selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 In-state: $4,984; Out-of-state: $11,762 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research extensive university. Founded in 1910, the vision of the University of Southern Mississippi is to be a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. Our values are to lead with academic excellence, conduct innovative research, provide cultural enrichment, conduct economic development, create healthier communities, contribute to global communities and educate the whole student. The University of Southern Mississippi serves nearly 16,000 students on the main campus in Hattiesburg, Miss., and at five teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world. |
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