University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi is a public 4-year institution in Hattiesburg, MS. It enrolls about 13,110 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS 39406 |
| County | Forrest County |
| Enrollment | 13,110 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,818 / 8,763 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,618 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,618 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,050 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–27 |
| Website | https://www.usm.edu/ |
| Phone | 6012661000 |
Admissions
About 8,818 students applied and 8,763 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,733 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,618 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $11,618. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,050 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,798 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,574 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,248 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,212 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,561 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,894 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS, Forrest County. Its coordinates are 31.3266, -89.3312.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern Mississippi?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,818 applicants.
How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,618 for in-state students and $11,618 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Southern Mississippi?
About 13,110 students are enrolled.