Overview
Southern Miss is an above-average public university located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a mid-size institution. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Liberal Arts and Humanities.
Large
City
Public
10,597
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
96%
- Graduation Rate
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48%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$22,281
- Average Net Price
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$14,126
- Salary After Graduation
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$34,000
- Athletics Website
- southernmiss.com
- In-state Tuition
- $9,204
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $11,204
- GPA Average
- 3.2
- ACT Average
- 22
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average GPA:
3.15
SAT
ACT
Average: 22
Range: 19 - 26
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
70%
4yr Graduation
26%
6yr Graduation
48%
19 -
26
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Bachelors Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelors Degree
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International Business.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Public Health.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Apparel and Textiles.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.Bachelors Degree
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Dance.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Data Processing.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Interior Architecture.Bachelors Degree
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Legal Support Services.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Library Science and Administration.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Polymer/Plastics Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business/Managerial Economics.Master's Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business/Managerial Economics.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Human Resources Management and Services.Doctoral Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Marketing.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Anthropology.Master's Degree
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Economics.Doctoral Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Geography and Cartography.Master's Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Doctoral Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Political Science and Government.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Master's Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Master's Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Doctoral Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
-
Public Health.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Communication and Media Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Doctoral Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Doctoral Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Education, General.Doctoral Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Graduate/Professional Certificate
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Doctoral Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Graduate/Professional Certificate
-
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
-
Music.Master's Degree
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Music.Doctoral Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Doctoral Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Doctoral Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Doctoral Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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History.Doctoral Degree
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History.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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History.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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History.Master's Degree
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Library Science and Administration.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Library Science and Administration.Master's Degree
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Library Science and Administration.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Military Applied Sciences.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Polymer/Plastics Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Polymer/Plastics Engineering.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
67 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
LIBRARY SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
ENGINEERING
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
EDUCATION
95 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LIBRARY SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ENGINEERING
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Financial
$9,204
In-state Tuition
$11,204
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$22,281
- Average Net Price
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$14,126
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 54%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $23,033
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $11,250
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $12,572
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $18,250
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $14,277
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $12,672
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $13,500
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $14,025
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $14,000
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$46,990
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
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Conference USA
- Athletics Website
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,597
- Number Of Graduate Students
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2,589
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 17%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 98%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 20%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 33%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 24%
- Share Of Female Students
- 65%
- Share Of Married Students
- 10%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 72%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 33%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 86
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public