History, Affiliations and Rankings

Founded in 1910, the University of Southern Mississippi, which is based in Mississippi, is committed to offering a broad learning environment to students pursuing a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes. This well-known institution was founded in 1910 and enjoys a respectable reputation within the US Educational System. It has affiliations with SURA, ORAU and with the Sea-grant Space-grant colleges in United States. The institute ranked between #293-381 in the category of National Universities by US News 2020 while the 2022 Best Global Universities rankings place the University at #1475. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses. 

Since its founding in 1910, the University of Southern Mississippi has accepted students from all around the world. Hattiesburg Campus and Gulf Park Campus are two of the university's campuses. The institution has housing options on a 300-acre site, including The Sorority Village, which can house 294 students, and eight residential halls. More than 220 student organisations and the extensive study abroad programmes are available to the students. The institution provides undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as an online learning alternative, to students from across the world. The institute has five schools that provide a total of 189 programmes, including bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. The University of Southern Mississippi's online programmes provide students with a convenient and adaptable learning environment that enables them to pursue their academic goals. The university's faculty members create top-notch courses and programmes for the students.

Accomplishments and Alumni 

The University of Southern Mississippi is one of only 146 universities in the United States to be accorded the Carnegie R1 research institution status and is one of the nation's leading research universities. Their research enterprise includes experts in Ocean Science and Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, and Sport Venue Safety and Security, among others. A few notable alumni of the University include, Justin Keys - marketing executive for Parker + Young; Miya Bates – a senior editor at Matthew Cutrer and Lindsay in Ridgeland. 

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

The enrolled student population at University of Southern Mississippi is 61.4% White, 27.3% Black or African American, 3.73% Hispanic or Latino, 3.12% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.089% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. For the students who are currently enrolled at the university, various career fairs are organised by the institution. Reports state that University of Southern Mississippi graduates find respectable employment after completing their education. Nearly USD 43,200 is the median beginning salary for university employees.