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
99%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
9,899Students
15:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$44,140Earnings 10yr
$14,224Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.4%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
1927
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
Programs (166)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia