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University of Southern Mississippi

Q: How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost?

In-state tuition is $9,618 and out-of-state tuition is $11,618 per year.

Q: What do University of Southern Mississippi graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $37,710 and 10 years after is $44,140.

Q: What percentage of students at University of Southern Mississippi take federal loans?

50.0% of students take out federal loans.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,710

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$9,618

At a Glance

Total Students

9,899

Retention Rate

71%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

50%

Median Debt

$22,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 99.4%. The university enrolls 9,899 students. The in-state tuition is $9,618, and 50% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.

Graduation rates are 51.1%, and the retention rate is 70.5%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,715. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $37,710, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,140.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$44k

10 YEARS

Top 77% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Southern Mississippi alumni earn a median of $39,715. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $37,710. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,140. The median debt for graduates is $22,500. Fifty percent of students receive financial aid.

The University of Southern Mississippi has a 99.4% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 51.1%, and the retention rate is 70.5%. The in-state tuition is $9,618. The total student population is 9,899.