University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a public college in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges. Alongside online coursework, the school offers student support services such as career advising to help adult learners plan next steps while completing their degrees.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.usm.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,487 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:8,412
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,781
  • Pell Grant students:4,779
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:2,249
  • Part-time students
    15%
  • Students over 25 years old
    18%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$397
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,050
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Education(1)
  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)

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  • Library Science(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:35%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:11%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
414 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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