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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS
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Admit Rate
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$26,566
$28,566 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT required† (source: University of Southern Mississippi admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

How admission works here

Test scores
SAT or ACT scores are required. University of Southern Mississippi admissions
Deadlines
Regular Decision August 2027 (Page states only a month, not a specific day; effectively rolling admission with a soft priority deadline). University of Southern Mississippi admissions
Overall
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.

SAT/ACT required
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Elementary Education and Teaching
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Nursing
  5. 5Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  6. 6Liberal Arts and Sciences
  7. 7Biology
  8. 8Family Systems
  9. 9Industrial Technology/Technician
  10. 10Social Work

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Southern Mississippi may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: University of Southern Mississippi admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)
Regular Decision
August 2027 · Non-binding
Page states only a month, not a specific day; effectively rolling admission with a soft priority deadline.
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballBeach volleyballFootballGolfIndoor track and fieldOutdoor track and fieldSoccerSoftballTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$26,566* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$28,566* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $9,998* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $11,998* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$19,867
$30,001 – $48,000
$20,432
$48,001 – $75,000
$22,756
$75,001 – $110,000
$25,812
Over $110,000
$26,542

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Hattiesburg, MS· Urban
Undergraduates
10,012
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†University of Southern Mississippi admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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