Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Southern Mississippi is $9,618 for Mississippi residents and $11,618 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.78% for Mississippi residents and increased by 1.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Southern Mississippi is $9,789 for Mississippi residents and $11,788 for out-of-state students which is a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.78% for Mississippi residents and increased by 1.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,644 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.86% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 0.29% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Mississippi schools with tuition changes from last year at Mississippi colleges tuition change page.
U of Southern Mississippi Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,450 $11,450$15,150
2023-2024$9,618$11,618$16,644
Change % 2023-20241.78%1.47%9.86%
2024-2025$9,789$11,788$18,285
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Southern Mississippi - COA
University of Southern Mississippi - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Southern Mississippi - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,618 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $11,618 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Southern Mississippi is $9,789 for Mississippi residents and $11,788 for out-of-state students which is a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
U of Southern Mississippi Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,450 $11,450$15,150
2023-2024$9,618$11,618$16,644
Change % 2023-20241.78%1.47%9.86%
2024-2025$9,789$11,788$18,285
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Southern Mississippi - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Southern Mississippi. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $392 for Mississippi residents and $476 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $522 for Mississippi residents and $634 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$385$469
2023-2024$392$476
2024-2025$399$483
Graduate2022-2023$513$625
2023-2024$522$634
2024-2025$531$643
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Southern Mississippi - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Southern Mississippi - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Southern Mississippi and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Southern Mississippi and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Southern Mississippi$9,618$11,618
Florida Atlantic University$4,879$17,324
Rice University$58,128
Florida International University$6,565$18,963
University of North Texas$11,164$21,244
Western Kentucky University$11,436$27,000

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Southern Mississippi?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Southern Mississippi is $40,311 for Mississippi residents and $48,305 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,799$9,982$10,170$10,361$40,311
Out-of-State$11,799$11,982$12,168$12,357$48,305
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,982$10,170$10,361$10,555$41,068
Out-of-State$11,982$12,168$12,357$12,549$49,056
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,170$10,361$10,555$10,753$41,838
Out-of-State$12,168$12,357$12,549$12,744$49,818
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,361$10,555$10,753$10,955$42,624
Out-of-State$12,357$12,549$12,744$12,942$50,592
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,555$10,753$10,955$11,160$43,424
Out-of-State$12,549$12,744$12,942$13,143$51,378

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $114,693 for Mississippi residents and $122,687 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Southern Mississippi.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,688$28,318$29,086$29,877$114,693
Out-of-State$29,688$30,317$30,987$31,696$122,687
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,318$28,989$29,780$30,595$117,452
Out-of-State$30,317$30,987$31,696$32,440$125,440
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,989$29,699$30,514$31,352$120,362
Out-of-State$30,987$31,696$32,440$33,219$128,342
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,699$30,446$31,284$32,147$123,417
Out-of-State$31,696$32,440$33,219$34,031$131,386
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,446$31,228$32,091$32,980$126,612
Out-of-State$32,440$33,219$34,031$34,876$134,566

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $80,313 for Mississippi residents and $88,307 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Southern Mississippi.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,093$19,723$20,491$21,282$80,313
Out-of-State$21,093$21,722$22,392$23,101$88,307
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,723$20,394$21,185$22,000$83,072
Out-of-State$21,722$22,392$23,101$23,845$91,060
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,394$21,104$21,919$22,757$85,982
Out-of-State$22,392$23,101$23,845$24,624$93,962
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,104$21,851$22,689$23,552$89,037
Out-of-State$23,101$23,845$24,624$25,436$97,006
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,851$22,633$23,496$24,385$92,232
Out-of-State$23,845$24,624$25,436$26,281$100,186

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Southern Mississippi.
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University of Southern Mississippi 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,618$840$16,644$11,618$840 $16,644
Graduate$9,618 $840$16,644$11,618 $840$16,644
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