University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Public · 10,075 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,867 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $20,432 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,756 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $25,812 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,542 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,708 |
Sticker tuition: $9,998 in-state, $11,998 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Average SAT
- 1190
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 46%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $44,140
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,500
- International undergrads
- 294 (2.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business21%
Health & Nursing12%
Education7%
Psychology7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Computer Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Criminal Justice4%
Social Sciences3%
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