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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,710

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$9,618

At a Glance

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Total Students

9,899

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Retention Rate

71%

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Faculty Ratio

15

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Financial Aid

50%

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Median Debt

$22,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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 and retention rates are 51.1% and 70.5%, respectively. 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 are $37,710, and ten years after, earnings increase to $44,140. The median debt for graduates is $22,500. Half of the students receive financial aid.

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

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Campus Location

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99%.