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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend USM.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at USM. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend USM and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend USM in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at USM.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at USM – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at USM and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at USM finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at USM.

The University of Southern Mississippi

First-Time, Full-Time Students

Description 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
% Graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with 4-year degree0%0%0.5%22.1%39.6%46.3%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0%0%0.1%2.6%7.3%10.1%
% Graduated with 2-year degree0%0.4%1.5%1.8%1.9%2.1%
Total % Graduated0%0.4%2.1%26.5%48.8%58.5%
 
% Enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi96.6%74.2%63.1%36.7%16.1%7.1%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions0.3%6.5%10.7%11%8.3%6%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions0.8%8%8%6.5%6.2%5.5%
Total % Enrolled97.7%88.7%81.8%54.2%30.6%18.6%
 
Student Success & Progress97.7%89.1%83.9%80.7%79.4%77.1%

First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students

Description 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
% Graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with 4-year degree1%12%34.8%46.8%52.3%54.6%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0.1%0.3%2.8%5.6%7.2%8.8%
% Graduated with 2-year degree1%1.3%2.6%2.8%2.8%3.4%
Total % Graduated2.1%13.6%40.2%55.2%62.3%66.8%
 
% Enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi94.3%58.9%28.8%13.8%6.5%4.2%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions0.5%5.5%5.8%5.2%4.7%3.8%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions0.6%4.9%3.3%2.8%3%1.9%
Total % Enrolled95.4%69.3%37.9%21.8%14.2%9.9%
 
Student Success & Progress97.5%82.9%78.1%77%76.5%76.7%
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