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For Educators: Military Resources

University of Southern Mississippi

Tuition
11,998
Students
15,411
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

15,411

Graduation Rate

49%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.12%

Apply

7,048

Accepted

6,986

Attend

1,745

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$45

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

20 - 29

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,998

Out-of-State

$11,998

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,404

State/Local Grants

$3,061

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,334

Graduate

In-State

$9,998

Out-of-State

$11,998

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,084

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,920

Books & Supplies

$852

Personal Expenses

$5,090

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

444

Average Assistance

$6,953

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

214

Average Assistance

$2,927

Academics

Graduation Rate49%

Student Faculty Ratio19:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Library and Information Science
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Public Health, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled15,411

Undergraduate

11,533

Graduate

3,878

Full-Time

77%

Part-Time

23%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.