University of Southern Mississippi

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University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, MS. The school... has approximately 11348 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $41,698. The average age of students entering University of Southern Mississippi is 23. The most popular programs at the University of Southern Mississippi are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (18%), Health Professions And Related Programs (13%), Education (7%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$10,896.00
Admissions Rate
96%
Average Debt at Graduation
$23,750.00
Average SAT Score
1135

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the University of Southern Mississippi.

Tuition & Fees
$10,896.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$13,151.00
Total Expected Costs
$24,047.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$14,032.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $12,382.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,126.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,959.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,383.00
$110,000 + $18,602.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the University of Southern Mississippi.

11,348 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 36%

Female Students: 64%

85% Full Time / 15% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 23

Low Income Students: 47%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the University of Southern Mississippi.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$23,750.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
56%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$246.48

The graduation rate at the University of Southern Mississippi is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
50%
Students who Return after their First Year
75%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Health Professions and Related Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (18%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (13%)
  • Education (7%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (7%)
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (6%)