Outcomes at Southern Mississippi
Graduation Rate
51.68%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is 51.68% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. 802 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,552 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 62.30%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Southern Mississippi and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Southern Mississippi. 802 students have completed. In addition, 25 students still enrolled and 725 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,552 | 1,552 |
| Completers | 802 (51.68%) | 802 |
| Still Enrolled | 25 (1.61%) | 25 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 725 (46.71%) | 725 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 589 students have completed in 4 years and additional 177 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 589 (37.95%) |
162 (30.34%) |
427 (41.94%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 177 (11.40%) |
60 (11.24%) |
117 (11.49%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 36 (2.32%) |
13 (2.43%) |
23 (2.26%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.68% (802/1,552) | 44.01% (235/534) | 55.70% (567/1,018) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 56.25% (9/16) | 66.67% (4/6) | 50.00% (5/10) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 41.14% (188/457) | 30.34% (44/145) | 46.15% (144/312) |
| Hispanic | 53.70% (29/54) | 46.15% (6/13) | 56.10% (23/41) |
| White | 59.90% (502/838) | 51.64% (142/275) | 63.94% (360/563) |
| Two or More Race | 31.58% (18/57) | 31.82% (7/22) | 31.43% (11/35) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |