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UO
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in the city setting of Hattiesburg, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite20 - 29
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $191,713
Earnings 5yr: $233,690
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $143,434
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,107
Earnings 5yr: $108,747
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,702
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,139
Earnings 5yr: $83,412
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,848
Earnings 5yr: $66,146
Debt: $25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,740
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,802
Earnings 5yr: $80,970
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,411
Earnings 5yr: $72,090
Debt: $25,125
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,108
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,920
Earnings 5yr: $64,569
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,434
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,142
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,861
Earnings 5yr: $53,464
Debt: $20,200
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,856
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,640
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,223
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,218
Earnings 5yr: $59,627
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,708
In-State Tuition$9,998
Out-of-State Tuition$11,998
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,710
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,140
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$41,698
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