University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a mid-sized, public institution in Hattiesburg, MS, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10,075 students. The acceptance rate is 99%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,140.

99%

Acceptance

$21,708

Net price

10,075

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

99%

Acceptance rate

1,190

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite20–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,708

Average net price

$9,998

In-state tuition

$11,998

Out-of-state tuition

$11,920

Room & board

$852

Books & supplies

$26,566

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

48%

Students with federal loans

$22,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,867

$30–48K

$20,432

$48–75K

$22,756

$75–110K

$25,812

$110K+

$26,542

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.6%

Health & Nursing12.3%

Education7.3%

Psychology6.7%

Parks & Recreation6.4%

Computer Science6.2%

Biology5.2%

Visual & Performing Arts4.3%

Humanities4.1%

Criminal Justice4.0%

After Graduation

$44,140

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,710

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,263

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,075

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Black

27%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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