# University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,818 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 8,763 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,527 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,172 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,673 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $19,390 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $20,750 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,502 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,441 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,075 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,355 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,687 (FY2024) |

## What University of Southern Mississippi considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 176372. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology