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University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a large, public institution located in Hattiesburg, ms. Founded in 1910, University of Southern Mississippi offers undergraduate degrees in 166 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 10,149 undergraduates
cost $9,450 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Southern Mississippi? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.8%
SAT score average 1150
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Southern Mississippi is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,338
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,812
Cost of attendance* $26,000
Average financial aid package $12,351
Estimated cost $13,649 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,338
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,812
Cost of attendance* $28,000
Average financial aid package $12,351
Estimated cost $15,649 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Southern Mississippi has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,149, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

13,110

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
21%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Southern Mississippi, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
phone 601-266-1000
address https://www.usm.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Southern Mississippi to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern Mississippi? 

The acceptance rate for University of Southern Mississippi is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Southern Mississippi?

The average high school GPA for University of Southern Mississippi students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Southern Mississippi?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Southern Mississippi including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $104,000.

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