University of Southern Mississippi, MS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Southern Mississippi Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity31
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity52
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Southern Mississippi
85%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Library Science1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into University of Southern Mississippi
98%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Southern Mississippi
$9K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Southern Mississippi
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Southern Mississippi
72%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 27% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 20% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Southern Mississippi
91%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Southern Mississippi
11,834
Undergraduates
54%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
2,589
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Southern Mississippi, MS
Institute of Health & Technology
1 miles, SW
Unlimited Cosmetology School
2 miles, E
Antonelli College-Hattiesburg
2 miles, N
The Academy of Hair Design Six
2 miles, N