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University of Southern Mississippi Review

Public, Four or more years • NCAA DI, SBC ◦ NCAA DI - FBS, SBC • Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Four or more years, Public • Hattiesburg, MS

Overall Rating

2.6
8 Reviews
38%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DI • Sun Belt Conference | SBC
NCAA DI - FBS • Sun Belt Conference | SBC

College Rating Detail

2.2Coach & Staff Rating
7 Reviews
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Location
118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001
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Location
City: Small
Size
10,000 - 19,999
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Doctoral Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
Post-baccalaureate Certificate,
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Students per Full Time Faculty
16 : 1
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Athletics

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University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

Men's Sports
2
Women's Sports
3
Coed Sports
0
Athletics Revenue
$25,564,444
Athletics Expense
$25,564,444

Top 3 Sports by Revenue

Staff
90
Head Coaches
13
Assistant Coaches
77
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95.8 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
9,314
Standardized Testing Policy
Required
GPA Range of Accepted High School Students
14.30%
4.0
19.10%
3.99
20.40%
3.75
14.70%
3.5
13.30%
3.25
13.10%
3.0
5.00%
2.5
0.20%
2.0

ACT Statistics & Range

% Submitted ACT
99 %
ACT Composite Range
19 - 26
ACT English Range
19 - 27
ACT Math Range
17 - 25

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,204
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$11,204
Median Debt after Graduation
$14,250

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000$14,550
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$14,000
Yearly income $75,000+$14,000

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation
$38,293
4-Yr after Graduation
$40,958
Employment Rate
96.0 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors
169
Bachelor's Degree
69
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
7

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
3,099
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$42,834
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
5,131
Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
5,202
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$42,350
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$45,711
Marketing. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
5,214
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$48,470
Interior Architecture. - Bachelor's Degree
405
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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
72%
Transfer Rate
28 %

Recent Ratings

  • Women's Beach VolleyballShawn Taylor
    Women's Beach Volleyball Head Coach

    University of Southern Mississippi

    NCAA DI • SBC

    Needs 2C the wizard for a HEART

    Date: July 14, 2025

    By Parent
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Really questioning if he has a heart…. He’s Missing empathy, love, caring, compassion, knowledge, professionalism, honesty , trust, & sooo much more….. for his players. Really doesn’t understand women athletes and really doesn’t care….such a hypocrite and fake. Favors alumni parents and mooches off them for $…… gets intimidated by others easily and then acts out with negative behavior and words. Mentally abusive towards team and individual players…..Has been caught cheating in the past as well…. Just a sad no good coach. Sorry -Not recommended…..

    0
  • Coed Cross Country/Track & FieldJamaal Barnes
    Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach

    University of Southern Mississippi

    NCAA DI • SBC

    Jamaal Barnes= verbally abusive with little man syndrome

    Date: October 3, 2023

    By Other
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    IntenseDisorganizedIntensePoor Communication

    Jamaal Barnes woke up every single day to hate on his athletes. Everyday he would ignore his athletes, take credit for his athletes successes, verbally abuse us, make promises he couldn’t keep, etc

    0
  • Coed SoccerJ.P. Valadares
    Coed Soccer Assistant Coach

    University of Southern Mississippi

    NCAA DI • SBC

    Knows how to help players that are struggling. Changed my college career.

    Date: August 19, 2023

    By Other
    4.8

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    CoolIntenseDedicated To PlayersIntensePassionate About CoachingUnderstanding

    I had a hard time understanding the needs of the head coach and was exhausted mentally. He encouraged me a lot and ultimately helped me into buying in on things I couldn’t before. Very grateful for this man. I ended up returning for a COVID year and I wasn’t the only one. Not a coincidence USM started winning when he got there.

    0
  • Coed Cross Country/Track & FieldJamaal Barnes
    Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach

    University of Southern Mississippi

    NCAA DI • SBC

    The worst coach I ever had

    Date: June 23, 2023

    By Other
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Terrible communication, not listening to his athletes concernes, got the majority of the team injured, overworking athletes, talking disrespectful to his athletes, lack of experience, overall he is a terrible coach.

    0
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