University of Southern Mississippi
Public, 4-year
118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Quick Facts
9,899
Total Enrollment
99%
Acceptance Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
$37,710
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,618
In-State Tuition
$14,224
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1120
Avg SAT Score
About University of Southern Mississippi
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 118 College Drive # 0001 |
| City | Hattiesburg, MS |
| ZIP Code | 39406-0001 |
| County | Forrest County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Rodney D. Bennett (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 9,899 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black | 28.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.0% |
| Unknown | 0.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 18.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 15.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,618
In-State Tuition
$11,618
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,482
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,224
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 47% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 50% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 47% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $41,278 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 55% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,798 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,574 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,248 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,212 |
| $110,001+ | $19,561 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$37,710
6 Years After
$40,972
8 Years After
$44,140
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $23,698 | 75th percentile: $54,205
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,699
Low Income
$39,981
Middle Income
$41,808
High Income
Student Outcomes
71%
Full-Time Retention
35%
Part-Time Retention
51%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,373
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,162
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)