University of Southern Mississippi

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

University of Southern Mississippi is a four-year, public school located in Hattiesburg, MS. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

99% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,048 applied, 6,986 accepted, and 1,745 enrolled in USM. 662 men and 1,083 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,998 for Mississippi residents and $11,998 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $9,998 for Mississippi residents and $11,998 for others. Tuition has increased by 3.27% compared to last year at University of Southern Mississippi. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,254 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,424. For freshmen, 1,557 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,000. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 13,170 students enrolled USM in 2025. By gender, 4,855 men and 8,315 women students are enrolled. There are 10,193 undergraduate and 2,977 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

180 Major Programs

28 programs through online 76 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of USM is 49%. The retention rate is 72% for full-time and 72% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 49% Retention Rate 72% Students to Faculty Ratio 18 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 850 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for USM and the average faculty salary is $77,827. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. There are 2,560 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $56,787. Number of Faculties 850 Average Faculty Salary $77,827 Number of Staffs 2,560 Average Staff Salary $56,787

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

University of Southern Mississippi is a member of Conference USA (C-USA). See All Members

Hattiesburg, MS