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Colleges / University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate96%

About University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a public, state university in the suburb of Hattiesburg, MS. The university enrolls around 14,146 students per year, including 10,693 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Southern Mississippi

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Southern Mississippi. The acceptance rate at University of Southern Mississippi is 96%. In 2022, 8,922 out of 9,314 total applicants were accepted.

University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 96%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests

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University of Southern Mississippi Campus Tours

University of Southern Mississippi is located in the town of Hattiesburg, MS,.

If you would like to see University of Southern Mississippi for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 59 to Hattiesburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Southern Mississippi and Hattiesburg are like without leaving home.

College Info

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Campus Setting: Suburban

University of Southern Mississippi Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Not available

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Southern Mississippi is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Southern Mississippi SAT Scores

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University of Southern Mississippi Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,682

In State

$24,682

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,508
$11,508
Fees
$110
$110
Housing
$11,664
$11,664
Books
$1,400
$1,400

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Southern Mississippi is like? There are approximately 14,146 students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi, including 10,693 undergraduate students and 3,453 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from MS and 20% percent of students are from other states.

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

80%

In State

20%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,146

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

96%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,618

Out-of-State

$11,618

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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