The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States of America #342 in (National Universities) #3 in Regional Rankings

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Acceptance Rate: 99%

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Category University

Type Public Research

Founded 1910

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About University

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a public research university located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with an additional campus on the Gulf Coast. Recognized among the leading public universities in the southern United States, Southern Miss offers a comprehensive academic environment focused on innovation, research, and career-oriented education. The university provides a...

Overview

Founded	1910
Ranking	342
Short code	USM
Application fee	$60.00 USD or ₹5,700 INR
Is ivy League?	-
Campus size	1090 acres
Student faculty ratio	16:1
Acceptance Rate	99%
Graduation Rate	52%
Fall deadline	May 01, 2026
Spring deadline	Oct 01, 2026
Summer deadline	Feb 01, 2027
Weather condition	In Hattiesburg, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short and cold; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

Admissions Requirements

UG - GPA (UG): 2.0 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS): 2.75 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG): 6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS): 6.5 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG): 79 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS): 80 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG): 105 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS): 110 (Duolingo English Test)
SAT - ACT (UG): 1260/23 composite score

Tuition & Fees

In-state tuition and fees (UG): $8,514.00 USD or ₹8.09 Lakh INR /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG): $10,510.00 USD or ₹9.98 Lakh INR /yr
International tuition and fees (UG): $10,510.00 USD or ₹9.98 Lakh INR /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS): $7,099.00 USD or ₹6.74 Lakh INR /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS): $11,998.00 USD or ₹11.40 Lakh INR /yr
International tuition and fees (MS): $11,998.00 USD or ₹11.40 Lakh INR /yr

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118 College Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, United States
admissions@usm.edu
+1 601-266-1000
https://www.usm.edu/

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