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.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,896 |
| 2022 | $9,204 |
| 2023 | $9,340 |
| 2024 | $9,618 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Psychology - General Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Biology - General Studies
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Social Work
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Educational Administration and Supervision
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,578 |
| Master's Degree | 858 |
| Doctor's Degree | 273 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 97 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 49 |
Southern Mississippi Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
53%
Students have loans
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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