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Colleges / University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate96%
Acceptance Rate96%

About University of Southern Mississippi

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.

University of Southern Mississippi Acceptance Rate

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
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

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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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.

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College Info

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Campus Setting: Suburban

University of Southern Mississippi Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Not available

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

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

University of Southern Mississippi ACT Scores

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ACT Range

19 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

19 to 26

Avg

19 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

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.

University of Southern Mississippi SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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University of Southern Mississippi Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,423

In State

$23,423

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,786
$10,786
Fees
$300
$300
Housing
$10,937
$10,937
Books
$1,400
$1,400

Student Life

Wondering 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 Time

16%

Part Time

80%

In State

20%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,146

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

96%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,086

Out-of-State

$11,086

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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