Overview
Student Population
| Location | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Online | usm.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,217 prospective students applied, and 8,935 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,888 enrolled in the school. 11,156 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,353 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,786 plus fees of $110. University of Southern Mississippi is ranked 812 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
University of Southern Mississippi is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Southern Mississippi within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#812 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#296 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Mississippi Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $110 |
| Room and Board | $10,937 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,669 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $110 |
| Room and Board | $10,937 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,669 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| Communication | 5% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176372 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Mississippi.
Current students may use the University of Southern Mississippi GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.