Student Population Overview
University of Southern Mississippi educates a diverse community of 13,526 students, with 10,258 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 3,268 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
13,526
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
University of Southern Mississippi has a predominantly full-time student body with 75% of students being full-time and 25% being part-time, totaling 13,526 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
75% Full-Time
25% Part-Time
10,086
Full-Time Students
3,440
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
76% Undergraduate
24% Graduate
10,258
Undergraduate
3,268
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at University of Southern Mississippi, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 3,664 students, but also includes 166 students in the Under 18 range, 2,778 students in the 18-19 range, 1,767 students in the 22-24 range, 1,883 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 2,540 students in the 25+ age group, with 51 in the 20-21 category, 677 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
University of Southern Mississippi has more women than men with 6,641 female students and 3,617 male students enrolled.
Men
3,617
27%
Women
6,641
49%
Geographic Origin
University of Southern Mississippi has 72% (1,140 students) from in-state Mississippi, 25% (403 students) from out-of-state, and 3% (50 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,593
New students this year
Campus Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
City: Small