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University of Southern Mississippi

Tuition
11,618
Students
15,528
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

15,528

Graduation Rate

51%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.38%

Apply

8,818

Accepted

8,763

Attend

1,733

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$45

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

19 - 27

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

$9,618

Out-of-State

$11,618

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,130

State/Local Grants

$3,469

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,670

Graduate

In-State

$9,618

Out-of-State

$11,618

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,626

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,664

Books & Supplies

$840

Personal Expenses

$4,980

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)

475

Average Assistance

$6,494

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

225

Average Assistance

$4,262

Academics

Graduation Rate51%

Student Faculty Ratio18:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Library and Information Science
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Public Health, General
  • Social Work
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Student Body

Students Enrolled15,528

Undergraduate

11,611

Graduate

3,917

Full-Time

76%

Part-Time

24%

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
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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