The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi, informally known as Southern Miss, is a large public research university located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. It is situated 70 miles (110 km) north of Gulfport, Mississippi and 105 miles (169 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. Southern Miss is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and d... More

School type:

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • USM,
  • Southern Miss,
  • University of Southern Mississippi,
  • The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg,
  • The University of Southern Mississippi, main campus

Education

Phone number:

  • 601-266-1000

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 12,383
  • 2009

Fraternities and sororities:

Acceptance rate:

Rate Year
  • 61.76 %
  • 2010

Local tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 5,452
  • 2010

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 13,408
  • 2010
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Organization

Address

The University of Southern Mississippi Headquarters

118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg Mississippi 39406

Date founded:

  • Mar 30, 1910

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • President
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Publisher

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Ranked item

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year
  • 165
  • 2012

US News & World Report: Best Education Schools of 2012

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