What University of Southern Mississippi costs
University of Southern Mississippi charges $9,998 a year in published tuition and fees for Mississippi residents, about $4,999 a semester, and $11,998 a year for students from other states, about $5,999 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,566 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,744 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Southern Mississippi
For fall 2024, University of Southern Mississippi received 7,048 applications and admitted 6,986 students, and 1,745 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Southern Mississippi students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Southern Mississippi (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 173 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 172 |
| Psychology | 172 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 170 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 136 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 112 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 101 |
| Family Systems | 79 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of Southern Mississippi
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee: 10,074 undergraduates
- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee: 10,004 undergraduates
- Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina: 10,377 undergraduates
- College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina: 10,558 undergraduates
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama: 8,879 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Southern Mississippi's acceptance rate? 99.1% for fall 2024: 6,986 of 7,048 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Southern Mississippi? $9,998 a year for in-state students and $11,998 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Southern Mississippi? About 10,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Southern Mississippi? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Southern Mississippi (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Southern Mississippi
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
