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University of Southern Mississippi campus

🇺🇸 USA · Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹11,26,996Out-of-state
Students
10,075Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss or USM) is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
Founded on March 30, 1910, the university is a dual-campus institution, with its main campus in Hattiesburg and its other large campus, Gulf Park, in Long Beach. It has five additional teaching and research sites, including the John C. Stennis Space Center and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL).
Originally called the Mississippi Southerners, the Southern Miss athletic teams became the Golden Eagles in 1972. The school's colors, black and gold, were selected by a student body vote shortly after the school was founded. The color scheme was inspired by the Mississippi Native species, Black Eyed Susans. While mascots, names, customs, and the campus have changed, the black and gold colors have remained constant. USM's 17 sport programs participate in NCAA Division I athletics, mainly as members of the Sun Belt Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 99.38%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 99.4% (8,763/8,818; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,818
Offered a place 8,763
Enrolled 1,731

19.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite20-29
136

What a year costs

₹23,26,695 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹11,26,996
  • Housing₹11,19,669
  • Books & supplies₹80,030
Sticker price ₹23,26,695
After aid (average) ₹20,39,076

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,39,132
Out-of-state ₹11,26,996

Average aid awarded: ₹7,32,388 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.1%
Retention
49.1%
Graduation
70%
Get financial aid
4%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56.2%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic 4.9%
Multiracial 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Unknown 1.4%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Processingbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Interior Architecturebachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Library Science and Administrationbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Ocean Engineeringbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Polymer/Plastics Engineeringbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.12%
Total Applicants8818
Admitted Applicants8763
Enrolled Applicants1731
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,39,132
Out-of-State Tuition₹11,26,996
Average Housing Cost₹11,19,669
Books & Supplies₹80,030
Average Net Price₹20,39,076
Students Receiving Aid70%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,32,388
Out-of-State Students4%

Student Body Diversity

African American27.14%
Asian1.43%
Hispanic4.93%
White56.22%
Multiracial3.54%
Native American0.54%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International4.79%
Unknown Race1.36%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate49.06%
Retention Rate72.09%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates10075

Contact

Street Address2701 Hardy Street
ZIP Code39406
Phone(601) 266-1000
Websitehttps://www.usm.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/