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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS • public • I | Sun Belt Conference
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Acceptance
99.4%
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Grad Rate
51%
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Cost
$27,298 / $29,298

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small)
Student Population
Undergrad: 11,533 • Total: 15,411
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Hattiesburg, MS
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Website
www.usm.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,253 (36.9%) • Female: 7,280 (63.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
99.4%
8,763 admitted from 8,818 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-27
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
50.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,298
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$29,298
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,888
Out-of-state: $11,888
Room & Board
$12,430
Books & Supplies
$4,980
Students Receiving Pell Grants
46%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball (FBS) Basketball (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Tennis (FBS) Track and Field (Indoor) (FBS) Track and Field (Outdoor) (FBS)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about University of Southern Mississippi

What is University of Southern Mississippi's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99% of applicants, from 8,818 applications.
How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost?
Tuition and fees are $9,888 in-state and $11,888 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for University of Southern Mississippi?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 27 on the ACT.
What is University of Southern Mississippi's graduation rate?
51% of students graduate within six years.