University of Southern Mississippi

Southern Mississippi at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Small
Campus Setting
14,146
Students Enrolled
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
52%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Southern Mississippi

$9,618
Avg Tuition
$6,250
Average Loan
$18,563
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $12,182 to $18,563 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Library Science/Librarianship
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Social Work
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Public Health
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
  • Marketing

Awards Conferred

Southern Mississippi Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

53%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Southern Mississippi students borrow an average of $6,250 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
University of Southern Mississippi
$9,618
52.0%
53.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,432
69.7%
40.4%
Public
$6,794
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,655
56.5%
54.2%
Mississippi
$11,736
51.8%
40.6%

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