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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Overview

Enrollment

14,146
University of Southern Mississippi overview
Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Online usm.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of Southern Mississippi overview
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 9,314 prospective students applied, and 8,922 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,587 enrolled in the school.  10,590 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,556 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,094 plus fees of $110. University of Southern Mississippi is ranked 832 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

University of Southern Mississippi is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Southern Mississippi within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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ACT 19/26
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

95.8% 
University of Southern Mississippi overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Mississippi Resident Tuition

$9,094
In State Costs for University of Southern Mississippi
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$110
Room and Board $10,950
Budget for Other Expenses$3,726
Total One Year Cost$25,280

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,094
Out of State Costs for University of Southern Mississippi
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$110
Room and Board $10,950
Budget for Other Expenses$3,726
Total One Year Cost$27,280

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Southern Mississippi students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Health Professions 13%
Education 13%
Psychology 5%
Communication 5%

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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.