University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Online at Southern Miss offers the flexibility and affordability you need to finally cross the finish line. As the top public university in Mississippi for online education, we understand that life—work, family, or military service—doesn’t stop for school. That’s why we offer fully online pathways like the Bachelor of Liberal Studies, designed to maximize your prior credits. With no out-of-state tuition for fully online students and a reputation as one of the nation’s most affordable online colleges, Southern Miss is your golden opportunity to finish strong.

Overview

School Type

Website: online.usm.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,807 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:9,644
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,172
  • Pell Grant students:5,461
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:4,774
  • Part-time students
    16%
  • Students over 25 years old
    19%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$366
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$8,896
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
15 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Education(1)
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(2)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)

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  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:41%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:13%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
522 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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