University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
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100
96%
Acceptance Rate
9,314
Students Applied
95%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1463
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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Yes
ACT
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Yes
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 30
Other
Summer Transfer
May 27
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
20%
99%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 23
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1135
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1600
3.50
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
25%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
449
$30k - $48k
165
$48k - $75k
103
$75k - $110k
106
$110k+
109

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 601-266-5000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Buy your books after classes start if you can; some classes use different books than listed, or just wont use them. Attend the football games, FNATF, and Eagle Walk before the game starts. You don't want to miss out on the excitement.
Janna from Slidell, LA
If you are bringing a car on campus, weekends are the time to nab the best parking spots because a lot of people leave to go home. If you become tired of eating in the cafeteria, try going to an event on campus because they usually provide food. Rent your books from the bookstore. You won't spend as much money, and it's less hassle than when you try to return books in exchange for a low buy-back cost. Also, if you are considering living in a residence hall, I urge you to do so at least one year of your college life. The people you will live with will become close friends and will help make your college experience more enjoyable. There is nothing as fun as an impromptu get-together at 2:00 am in the morning for a Just Dance competition or a little Mario Kart.
Scarlett from Raleigh, MS
Find an advisor early. They will be able to direct you to the path that is best for you and want the best for you. Also, make sure to take Research Methods as most students go into university without proper writing skills.
Angela from Hattiesburg, MS
Don't be too stressed. It's actually quite fun once you're here. Live up GEWW because it doesn't happen twice and it's really a lot of fun if you just let yourself enjoy it. Other than that, be open to diversity and willing to work hard and you'll succeed. Note: the diversity is more than just skin tone and race, it's also the many different personalities and beliefs.
SMTTT2017
if you ever get discouraged, never give up. keep working toward your dreams no matter what or who is trying to hold you back. i know you will think it wont matter that you dont go to class, but just remember the day you come back you will have twice as much work to do!
kristin from petal, ms
Prepare yourself mentally for the work and do not over work yourself. Take it all in before you jump head first into anything.
Charlene from Milwaukee, WI
Get involved on campus in whatever way you can. Also, if possible, it would be a good idea to live on campus at least your first year because when you live off campus you miss out on a lot ( I would know). Another tip is to shop around for your books and wait until you have an actual assignment in a particular textbook because I have had several courses where I bought the book (even if the professor said I would need it) and I did not even open it the whole semester. Save money where you can!
Linda from Hattiesburg, MS
The campus is small and there is a police escort service at night so feel free to schedule classes with only 15 minutes between and night classes. Also, definitely read your textbooks and look in your syllabus. Unlike high school, teachers do not have to tell you about an assignment, they expect you to know to do it. Get involved in student activities because they are a great way to get to meet people. Your adviser is very smart, but always double check everything after being advised for classes because they may make a mistake.
Erika from Gulfport, MS
Get your applications in for the Luckyday and Leadership scholarships and be sure that you read all the requirements! They are both a great asset to have in paying for your schooling (and they provide great perks too).
Azaria from Long Beach, MS