University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi is a university in Hattiesburg, MS. International students should budget around US$48,100 a year in total, covering roughly US$30,800 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 80 institutions we list in United States.

118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Tuition: US$30,800/yr
Living: US$17,300/yr
Total: US$48,100/yr
Type: University
Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Why students choose University of Southern Mississippi

Southern Miss offers more than 100 programmes across science, engineering, business administration, arts and education. Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and the Arts are particularly well regarded.
The institution has over 300 full-time academic staff and a 1:17 staff-to-student ratio, so students receive individual attention and guidance.
Modern facilities include laboratories, research centres and libraries — among them a library holding more than two million items for study and research.
Southern Miss ranks #217 among national universities (U.S. News & World Report 2021) and ranks highly in engineering and business administration.
The 300-acre campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi includes the Payne Center for sport and extensive outdoor study areas.
Southern Miss provides academic advising, Student Health Services and psychological support through its Counseling and Testing Center.

University of Southern Mississippi entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

High school graduate with a GPA of 2.5

Master's

A bachelor's degree in a related field with a GPA of 2.75

Scholarships at University of Southern Mississippi

International Freshman Scholarship
Value: up to USD 3,000 a year.
Conditions:
SAT 1,060 minimum or ACT 21.
A qualifying GPA.
Note: awarded automatically to students who meet the conditions.
International Freshman Housing Scholarship
Value: full hall accommodation costs for the first year.
Meeting the International Freshman Scholarship conditions.
SAT 1,450 minimum or ACT 33.
Note: this covers first-year hall costs for international students.
Honors College Scholarship
Value: at least USD 2,000 a year.
GPA 3.5 or above.
SAT 1,160 minimum.
Note: applications are accepted until 1 December.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Southern Mississippi?

Budget roughly US$48,100 a year in total — about US$30,800 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Southern Mississippi?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate with a GPA of 2.5

Where is University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS, at 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001.

Can international students work while studying at University of Southern Mississippi?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In United States the current allowance is 20 hours/week on campus, and the post-study route is opt — 12 months, 36 for stem.