Campus Vibe
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.
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University of Southern Mississippi Launches New Data Science Minor
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Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,224
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5000.0%
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
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Source: Wikipedia
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Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average + city premium