University of Southern Mississippi is a public, state college in the suburb of Hattiesburg, MS. University of Southern Mississippi was founded in 1910. The college currently enrolls around 14,146 students a year, including 10,693 undergrad students.
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Southern Mississippi. University of Southern Mississippi admitted 96% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 8,922 out of 9,314 total applicants were accepted.
University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 96% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.5 |
Test Optional | May require tests |
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University of Southern Mississippi is locatedin the town of Hattiesburg, MS,.
If you are interested in seeing University of Southern Mississippi for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 59 to Hattiesburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Southern Mississippi and Hattiesburg are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Southern Mississippi is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
26 and Above
19 to 26
19 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to University of Southern Mississippi is 23. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into University of Southern Mississippi. Students with an ACT score that falls between 19 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 19 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Tuition & Fees
$21,423
In State$23,423
Out-of-StateWondering what life at University of Southern Mississippi is like? There are approximately 14,146 students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi, including 10,693 undergraduate students and 3,453 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from MS and 20% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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