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Acceptance Rate
99%
Enrollment
9,899
Graduation Rate
51%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,140
Retention Rate
71%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–27
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,618
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,618
Avg Net Price
$14,224
Room & Board
$11,664
Total COA
$25,482
Median Debt
$22,500
Net Price by Family Income
$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
Pell Grant Rate: 47%
Federal Loan Rate: 50%
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Sticker Price$23,282
Estimated Net Price$14,224 (avg)
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University of Southern Mississippi's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,140
Retention Rate
71%
Median Debt
$22,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
19.9%
Health Professions
13.1%
Education
9.5%
Psychology
6.3%
Engineering Technology
5.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.8%
Biology
4.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.4%
Criminal Justice
3.9%
Family & Consumer Sciences
3.1%
Demographics
Men 36%Women 64%
White
57.3%
Black
28.3%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More
4.1%
International
3.0%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$45
App Fee (International)$45
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.