Safety Score
0.92 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Hattiesburg, MS · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Southern Mississippi
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 13,110-student campus.
- 0.92
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,551
- Rank of 3,050
- #17
- MS rank
- 13,110
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Southern Mississippi reports 0.92 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,551 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.92
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,551
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 10
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Southern Mississippi decreased from 12 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Southern Mississippi is a Public institution located in Hattiesburg, MS, enrolling approximately 13,110 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MS, it ranks #17 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,110 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Southern Mississippi is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MS averaging 4.33 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Southern Mississippi reports 79% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1551
See peer comparison
State Rank (MS)
#17
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Southern Mississippi sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 53% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Southern Mississippi percentile rank 49.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1551 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Southern Mississippi reports 79% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,998
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,998
- Avg Net Price
- $21,708
- Median Debt
- $22,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 46%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 99%
- SAT Average
- 1190
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 20–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 50%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,710
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,140
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Southern Mississippi: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 25% (8 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 10 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 19 | 41 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 12 | 36 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 5 |
University of Southern Mississippi vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MS
University of Southern Mississippi
0.92 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
Tulane University of Louisiana
5.51 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
William Rainey Harper College
0.15 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · 13,078 enrolled
Safety Score 5.51
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 13,069 enrolled
Safety Score 0.15
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · 13,174 enrolled
Safety Score 12.90
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · 13,190 enrolled
Safety Score 2.05
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · 13,197 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Southern Mississippi nationally (rank #1551), regardless of size or state.
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
National Rank #1550
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
National Rank #1552
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY
National Rank #1549
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM
National Rank #1553
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
National Rank #1548
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Southern Mississippi safe?
University of Southern Mississippi has a safety score of 0.92 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,551 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Southern Mississippi?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Southern Mississippi compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MS.
Does University of Southern Mississippi have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Southern Mississippi reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Southern Mississippi's Safety Profile
University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS enrolls 13,110 students and has a safety score of 0.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1551 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
University of Southern Mississippi's 0.92 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Southern Mississippi against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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