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Public4-Yearmedium campus
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
2.6Above Average
99%
Open Admissions
51%
Graduation
About University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi is a public four-year institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With an enrollment of approximately 9,899 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 51%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,140 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,224 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
51%
Enrollment
9,899
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,140
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,618
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,618
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,224
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$11,618/yr
In-State Tuition$9,618/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,224/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$56,896
10-Year Earnings
$441,400
ROI Multiple
7.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Southern Mississippi
Student Outcomes
51%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$44k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,899
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
