University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$37,710
Acceptance Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
51%
Annual Tuition
$9,618
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $44,140 ten years after entry — 18% below the national median. Acceptance rate 99.4%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $9,618.
At a Glance
Total Students
9,899
Retention Rate
71%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
50%
Median Debt
$22,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,190
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–29
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
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.
Popular Programs
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Campus Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The campus is in a city setting.