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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $21,172
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $47,355
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Southern Mississippi is a public college in Hattiesburg, MS with 10,075 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,172 per year ($19,673 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,355 ten years after enrolling.
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Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,818
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,763
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite20–29
136
What University of Southern Mississippi looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,527
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,394
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,394
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,673
- $30–48k$19,390
- $48–75k$20,750
- $75–110k$24,502
- $110k+$26,441
Get a personal estimate with University of Southern Mississippi's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $47,355
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,687
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,075
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 49%
- White56%
- Hispanic5%
- Black27%
- Asian1%
University of Southern Mississippi FAQ
What is University of Southern Mississippi's acceptance rate?+
University of Southern Mississippi admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for University of Southern Mississippi?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–29.
Is University of Southern Mississippi test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to University of Southern Mississippi?+
In Fall 2023, 8,818 students applied to University of Southern Mississippi and 8,763 were admitted; 1,733 enrolled.
Does University of Southern Mississippi consider legacy status?+
No. University of Southern Mississippi reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Southern Mississippi require an essay?+
University of Southern Mississippi reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,527 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,172.
What is University of Southern Mississippi's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176372 · How we use this data
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