University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a public four-year institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 15,528 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 70% (IPEDS 2023).

Southern Miss offers a range of technical and applied associate-level programs, including Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Athletic Training/Trainer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Industrial Technology/Technician. A bachelor's-level program in Athletic Training/Trainer is also available.

As a regional comprehensive university in Hattiesburg, MS, the University of Southern Mississippi serves students across South Mississippi and the Gulf Coast region, providing applied technology, engineering, nursing, and health science programs alongside its broader academic offerings.