University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi ranks #985 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 79.84 out of 100. It ranks #246 nationally.

| Global Rank 985 | Overall Score 79.84 |
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Top Country #246

Top North America #289

Top World #985

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About University of Southern Mississippi

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The University of Southern Mississippi, located in Hattiesburg, is a public research university known for its commitment to student success and community engagement. The university emphasizes experiential learning and research opportunities, providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for successful careers. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, the University of Southern Mississippi is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community involvement. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

University of Southern Mississippi Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
79.84
Global Rank
#985
Regional Rank
#289
Country Rank
#246

University of Southern Mississippi Overall Rankings 2027

Explore University of Southern Mississippi’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

80 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

82 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

77 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

70 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

74 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

75 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

78 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

72 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

66 / 100

Institutional Awards

68 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

65 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

70 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

76 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

74 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

79 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

75 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

73 / 100

Quality of Employment

77 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

70 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

68 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

69 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

66 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

65 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

63 / 100

International Student Support

66 / 100

International Students & Faculty

67 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

64 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

62 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

68 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

66 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

67 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

70 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

71 / 100

Research Output & Scale

72 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

69 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

71 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

74 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

70 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

72 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

76 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

75 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

76 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

73 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

74 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

77 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

73 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

78 / 100

Student Support Services

75 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

63 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

64 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

66 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

67 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

66 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

68 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

65 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

68 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

69 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

67 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

70 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

68 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

70 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

72 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

71 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

70 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

68 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

69 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

74 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

74 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

73 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

72 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

75 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

76 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

73 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

76 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

77 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

75 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

72 / 100

University of Southern Mississippi Historical Rankings

Explore University of Southern Mississippi's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for University of Southern Mississippi

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1980 NA #816
1981 NA #821
1982 NA #824
1983 NA #820
1984 NA #822
1985 NA #827
1986 NA #789
1987 NA #789
1988 NA #775
1989 NA #789
1990 NA #772
1991 NA #789
1992 NA #789
1993 NA #831
1994 NA #789
1995 NA #789
1996 NA #789
1997 NA #776
1998 NA #789
1999 NA #789
2000 NA #844
2001 NA #843
2002 NA #831
2003 NA #840
2004 NA #830
2005 NA #829
2006 NA #838
2007 NA #827
2008 NA #836
2009 NA #835
2010 NA #834
2011 NA #833
2012 NA #848
2013 NA #842
2014 NA #845
2015 NA #817
2016 NA #808
2017 NA #817
2018 NA #817
2019 NA #1407
2020 NA #1406
2021 NA #1486
2022 NA #833
2023 79 #834
2024 78.97 #834
2025 78.32 #868
2026 78.32 #868
2027 79.84 #985

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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