University of Southern Mississippi

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About University of Southern Mississippi

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Southern Mississippi is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,693, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,094, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,094.

Hattiesburg, MS

$9,094

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tuition

$11,094

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Acceptance Rate Insight

96% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

52%

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

68%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

61%

Unknown

0%

Black

27%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

49%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

43

Total Online Enrollment

9586

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold21% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold54% online

Master'sCheck Bold34% online

DoctorateCheck Bold17% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

64%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,295
State Grant Aid$3,182
Institution Grant Aid$6,947
Pell Grant Aid$4,964

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • All Track Combined
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
2BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
3BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
4COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
5COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
6EDUCATION.
7ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
8ENGINEERING.
9ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
10ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
11FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
12FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
13HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
14HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
15HISTORY
16HISTORY.
17HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
18LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
19LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
20LIBRARY SCIENCE.
21MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
22MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
23PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
25PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
26PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
27PSYCHOLOGY.
28PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
29SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
30SOCIAL SCIENCES.
31VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.