University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Public
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University of Southern Mississippi admitted 99.1% of applicants university-wide (6,986 of 7,048).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.1% | 6,986 | 7,048 |
| Men | 98.8% | 2,551 | 2,582 |
| Women | 99.3% | 4,435 | 4,466 |
Of 6,986 admitted students, 1,745 enrolled (25.0% yield).
University of Southern Mississippi U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–29
Testing policy: Required
University of Southern Mississippi U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $24,770/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,998 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,772 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $24,770/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,867 |
| $30k–48k | $20,432 |
| $48k–75k | $22,756 |
| $75k–110k | $25,812 |
| Over $110k | $26,542 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Golden Eagle Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Award — $500 to $6,000 per year (Automatic)
- Eagle Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Non-Resident Award — $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Mississippi Resident Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- USM Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies up to full cost of attendance (Full Ride)
- Eagle Elite Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Freshman Academic Scholarship — Varies, up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Covers difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Golden Eagle Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Award — $500 to $6,000 per year (Automatic)
- Eagle Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Non-Resident Award — $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies up to full cost of attendance (Full Ride)
- Eagle Elite Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Freshman Academic Scholarship — Varies, up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
University of Southern Mississippi U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application (USM Application or Common Application)
- High School Transcripts and/or School Leaving Examination Results
- Official College Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- GRE, GMAT, or MAT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose or Writing Sample
- Immunization Records
International applicants
- Online Application (USM Application or Common Application)
- High School Transcripts and/or School Leaving Examination Results
- Official College Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- GRE, GMAT, or MAT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose or Writing Sample
- Immunization Records
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Southern Mississippi · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Southern Mississippi requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,140
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 49.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,500
- At graduation
University of Southern Mississippi · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #318
- WSJ: #531
- Niche: #254
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Psychology (7%), Computer & information sciences (6%).
University of Southern Mississippi U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.