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University of Southern MississippiSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,896
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$10,896
Avg out-of-state tuition
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The University of Southern Mississippi is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,133, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 74 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,896, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,896.
$8,896
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$10,896
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school accepts applicants at a higher rate than other schools.
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97% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate (High Acceptance Rate) 97%
Retention Rate 68%
Graduation Rate 49%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
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Learning Environment
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards64%
Female Student Population
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
62%
Black
27%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
Unknown
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
50% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
61%
Pell Grant
50%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.