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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution in Hattiesburg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,140 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,224.

Established
1910
Motto
"Southern Miss to the Top!"
Mascot
Seymour d'Campus
Type
Public research university

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99%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
9,899Students
15:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$44,140Earnings 10yr
$14,224Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Southern Mississippi Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.4%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1927

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,618
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,618
Room & Board$11,664
Books & Supplies$840
Total Cost of Attendance$25,482
Average Net Price$14,224
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,798
$30–48K$11,574
$48–75K$16,248
$75–110K$18,212
$110K+$19,561

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,224

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

75

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (166)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,899
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 28%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.6%
Freshman Retention70.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,710
8 Years$40,972
10 Years$44,140

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,700
Men
$51,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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