University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS

Public midsize campus City: Small 10,075 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$21,708per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$9,998published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$11,998published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
Average SAT
1,190of admitted students
Average ACT
23of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$44,14010 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Small
Residential character
Primarily residential — many students live on campus

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing21%
  • Health professions12%
  • Education7%
  • Psychology7%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness6%
  • Computer & information sciences6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FBS

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: University of Southern Mississippi.