University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in an urban area, in Hattiesburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,478 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,903 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,351 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Southern Mississippi's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,108, and fees were $110. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,108 and $2,110 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students14,478 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate71% |
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123 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 10/12/2012 - Current |
Admission
98%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $342/credit | |
In State Students | $342/credit | |
Out of State Students | $426/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $457/credit | |
In State Students | $457/credit | |
Out of State Students | $569/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $19,170 |
ADN | 70 | $23,940 | $23,940 | $29,820 |
BSN | 125 | $42,750 | $42,750 | $53,250 |
FNP | 50 | $22,850 | $22,850 | $28,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of University of Southern Mississippi's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,717 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $479 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $2,462 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $7,749 |
Federal Student Loans | 58% | $7,049 |
Private Loans | 4% | $8,206 |
$12,506
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,130 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,198 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,452 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,982 |
Over $110,000$16,607 |
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Student Population
11,815
Undergrads
2,663
Graduates
9,167
Women
5,311
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Black/African American |
26% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.