Colleges in Hattiesburg?

Hello all! I'm considering studying in Hattiesburg. Does anyone have any recommendations, insight or experiences about colleges there?

Sure, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has two primary institutions of higher education: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and William Carey University.

The University of Southern Mississippi is a public research institution with more than 140 undergraduate programs. USM is well-known for programs in Business Administration, Elementary Education, and Psychology. If you're interested in research, it's worth noting that USM is recognized as a "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

In contrast, William Carey University is a smaller, private Christian institution that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. William Carey University is known for strong programs in Education, Nursing, and Business. The student to faculty ratio is very favorable at 13:1 offering lots of opportunities for one-on-one interactions with professors.

As always, consider what you want from your college experience – the size, culture, academic strengths, and opportunities of the institutions you're considering. Be sure to visit both campuses, if possible, to pinpoint what environment might feel most comfortable to you. It would also be helpful to discuss your academic or career goals with admissions counselors at each school to gauge which university may best fulfill your needs.