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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS·Public·~99% acceptance

University of Southern Mississippi is a public university based in Hattiesburg, MS. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 99% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $21,708 per year. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $44,140 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,708/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,566
Aid cuts ~$4,858/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.2–3.7
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)20–29
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
72%
freshman retention
$37,710
median earnings, 6yr
$44,140
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Southern Mississippi's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost?
At University of Southern Mississippi, the average net price after aid is about $21,708 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,566 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Southern Mississippi?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 20–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Southern Mississippi's application deadlines?
University of Southern Mississippi's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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