The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)

118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, United States| Public University | Established 1910

MBA

1 Year

USD 9563.526

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GRE or GMAT Waiver: Applicants who have already earned a graduate degree are granted an automatic waiver Applicants who can demonstrate 5 years or more of progressive, managerial work experience can apply for test waiver consideration Work experience waivers are selective, and only granted on a case-by-case basis

MS in Biological Sciences

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Chemistry

1.5 - 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Computational Science

1.5-2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Computer Science

1.5-2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered Students with acceptable or reasonable deficiencies in undergraduate course work may be granted conditional admission; these students must take a placement test (administered by the School) within the first week of their first semester to help the School assess their areas of deficiency. Based on the student's performance, (s)he may be asked to take no more than 4 prerequisite undergraduate (i.e., not to be counted toward a graduate degree) courses to absolve the deficiencies

MS in Counseling Psychology

2 Years

USD 13061.034

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Economic Development

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GMAT/GRE waiver: The GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived for either applicant with a master’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education or applicants with 5 years or more of progressively responsible work experience managing people and processes

MS in Geology

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Mathematics

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Physics

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

Master of Arts in Political Science

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may, at the school's discretion, be given conditional admission to the program. The requirements for removing the conditional status will be stated at the time of admission

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GMAT/GRE waiver: Applicants who have previously earned a Master’s degree or higher. Applicants who have previously passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam; and/or Applicants who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their undergraduate accounting curriculum, as evidenced by earning a Bachelor’s degree while achieving a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, along with a minimum Accounting GPA of 3.0, from a university accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

1.5 to 2 Years

USD 13061.034

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

University at a glance

Total International Students
Size of Campus in acres
Male/Female Ratio
UG/PG Course Ratio
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Endowments Value
No.of Campuses
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense USD 770
International Students Website http://www.usm.edu/international-services

Fees

Courses Duration 1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA 1 Year USD 9563.526
MS in Biological Sciences 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Chemistry 1.5 - 2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Computational Science 1.5-2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Computer Science 1.5-2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Counseling Psychology 2 Years USD 13061.034
MS in Economic Development 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Geology 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Mathematics 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
MS in Physics 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
Master of Arts in Political Science 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) 1.5 to 2 Years USD 11059.538
Masters in Social Work (MSW) 1.5 to 2 Years USD 13061.034

Entry Criteria

Courses Exams
MBA TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted
MS in Biological Sciences TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
MS in Chemistry TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted
MS in Computational Science TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
MS in Computer Science TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
MS in Counseling Psychology TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
MS in Economic Development TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted
MS in Geology TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
MS in Mathematics TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted
MS in Physics TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
Master of Arts in Political Science TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted
Masters in Social Work (MSW) TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

MBA

1 Year

USD9563.526

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GRE or GMAT Waiver: Applicants who have already earned a graduate degree are granted an automatic waiver Applicants who can demonstrate 5 years or more of progressive, managerial work experience can apply for test waiver consideration Work experience waivers are selective, and only granted on a case-by-case basis

MS in Biological Sciences

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Chemistry

1.5 - 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Computational Science

1.5-2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Computer Science

1.5-2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered Students with acceptable or reasonable deficiencies in undergraduate course work may be granted conditional admission; these students must take a placement test (administered by the School) within the first week of their first semester to help the School assess their areas of deficiency. Based on the student's performance, (s)he may be asked to take no more than 4 prerequisite undergraduate (i.e., not to be counted toward a graduate degree) courses to absolve the deficiencies

MS in Counseling Psychology

2 Years

USD13061.034

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Economic Development

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GMAT/GRE waiver: The GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived for either applicant with a master’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education or applicants with 5 years or more of progressively responsible work experience managing people and processes

MS in Geology

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Mathematics

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 80 IELTS : 6.5 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

MS in Physics

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

Master of Arts in Political Science

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may, at the school's discretion, be given conditional admission to the program. The requirements for removing the conditional status will be stated at the time of admission

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)

1.5 to 2 Years

USD11059.538

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted GMAT : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered GMAT/GRE waiver: Applicants who have previously earned a Master’s degree or higher. Applicants who have previously passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam; and/or Applicants who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their undergraduate accounting curriculum, as evidenced by earning a Bachelor’s degree while achieving a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, along with a minimum Accounting GPA of 3.0, from a university accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

1.5 to 2 Years

USD13061.034

TOEFL : 71 IELTS : 6 GRE : Accepted

English language test Wavier: A student has an SAT verbal score of 500 A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

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