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University of Southern Mississippi

#267 in US ranking Hattiesburg, MS
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Cost

Cost / year
$26,527
Tuition & fees
$11,004
Avg. aid
$10,055
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
ACT range
20–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$40,977
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Southern Mississippi?

Homecoming is a recurring Southern Miss tradition that brings together students and alumni around campus events and athletics. Game-day gatherings, performances, and other scheduled activities can give students a way to participate even if they are not involved in varsity sports.

Other reported events include a Crawfish Festival and the Friday Night at the Fountain pep rally. Their dates and formats may change from year to year, so a current campus calendar is the best guide to what is actually scheduled. These events sit alongside student-led programming and arts performances rather than defining the entire social calendar.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Southern Mississippi?

Southern Miss offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, but availability is not the same as a guaranteed assignment. Students considering campus housing should check the current residence-hall choices, eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines for their intended campus and entry term.

Residence halls provide high-speed internet access. Room types, building amenities, and eligibility for any apartment-style option can differ, so the housing application and contract - not a general description - determine what a student is offered. First-year applicants should also verify any current residency rules or exemptions before arranging an off-campus lease.

Campus dining involves meal-plan choices and dining locations, with the appropriate plan depending in part on housing and schedule. Commuters and students living off campus should compare the cost and flexibility of available plans with how often they expect to eat on campus. Housing and meal-plan charges are separate decisions that can substantially change the total cost of attendance.

University of Southern Mississippi Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

239

University of Southern Mississippi Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Undergraduates living on campus
19%
Campus size
1,090 acres

University of Southern Mississippi Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Southern Mississippi Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Cook Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

5

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Southern Mississippi Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Southern Mississippi Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.