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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
12,813
Total Undergrads
Including 1,805 Part-time
1,591
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 18 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
62% Women
38% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Conference USA

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $267,991)
7
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $60,843)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 29 32 - -
Baseball 35 - - -
Basketball 15 16 - -
Football 111 - - -
Golf 9 8 - -
Soccer - 26 - -
Softball - 20 - -
Tennis 5 10 - -
Volleyball - 11 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.1%
Black/non-Hispanic 27.5%
Hispanic 1.7%
Non-resident alien 2.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.2%
Two or more races 0.3%
White/non-Hispanic 62.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 5
Liquor Law Violation 4
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 31
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Corsica from Bude, MS
  • 5
  • “Dorm life is awesome. You make many friends and you actually interact with each other and do activities on the hall. The rooms are a nice size and plenty of…”

  • Apr-03-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Wilson from Waynesboro, MS
  • Jun-16-2013 I am a current student here

    Southern Miss offers around 10 different places to eat on campus alone. These place range from a standard cafeteria to big chain restaurants, like Chik-Fil-A and Subway.

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  • 3
  • Holly from Madison, MS
  • Jun-14-2013 I am a past student here

    There are quite a few dining options on campus at Southern Miss, you just have to pick the one that's right for you. There are quick food options, as well as a large cafeteria and a sit down restaurant. There's even a Starbucks in the library for those on-the-go students.

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  • 4
  • Grant from Gulfport, MS
  • Jun-06-2013 I am a current student here

    For college kids, food is something that becomes a priority! On the campus of USM, there are many different options for food. The main attraction is the Fresh, which is the cafeteria in the middle of campus. You are allowed to go in several times a day and whatever and however much food you want to. This is also great for socializing and meeting new people as well. Another place to get food would be the Powerhouse, the Agora, Einstein Bagels and Co., Seymour's (chick-fil-a and subway), and Stone's Throw. These are all quick restaurant places to grab some food and keep going. And finally, there is Hillcrest which is the sorority girl's dorms but it is a small cafeteria with great food.

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  • 5
  • Danille from Biloxi, MS
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    Just like the dorm life, I have not had a chance to experience the food and dining options on the Hattiesburg campus.

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  • 5
  • Shakeshia from Hattiesburg, MS
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a past student here

    I love EAGLE DINING! So much so I chose to work as a student worker here on Campus. The food here at the University of Southern Mississippi is great! Trust me you will not be disappointed. There are many different varieties of restaurants and meal plans to choose from. The University of Southern Mississippi makes sure there is a little something for everyone.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Kevin from Hattiesburg, MS
  • May-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is well known on campus. I am not involved in Greek life but I know many people who have found their 'niche' in their specific fraternity. There is a place for each person!

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  • 0
  • Rachael from Greenville, MS
  • Jul-26-2012 I am a current student here

    We have several Greek organizations under the CPC, IFC, and NPC. They all actively work together to support each other and give back to the campus and community on a daily basis.

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  • 0
  • Randi from Gulfport, MS
  • Jul-12-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is extremely important to Southern Miss. I can't speak for them too much for I am not currently involved in a sorority, however, I do plan on rushing this year because it seems very fun and fulfilling.

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  • 0
  • Ashton from Hattiesburg, MS
  • Jun-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Southern is very involved in Greek life! I definitely recommend! Offers plenty of help with school and rack up on hours of community service. Good organization to be in to make life long friends and to have fun as well!

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