University of Southern Mississippi

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Southern Mississippi?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $9,998 for Mississippi residents and $13,004 for out-of-state students. Those figures combine the reported tuition with $110 in required fees. They do not include housing, meals, books, transportation, or personal expenses, and students should use the published charges for their actual entry year when budgeting.

The reported median annual room-and-board charge was $12,278, and the reported books-and-supplies estimate was $860. These are planning figures, not a single price every student will pay. Housing choice, meal plan, course materials, and commuting can change the total substantially. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $412 per credit hour for residents and $496 for nonresidents; a part-time bill should not be estimated by simply dividing a full-time annual charge.

Published price and net price are different. Net price accounts for grants and scholarships received by students in a measured group, while an individual aid offer depends on eligibility and available awards. In 2024-25 reporting, 97% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average grant aid reported for undergraduates was $10,055. That average is not an award every student will receive. Applicants should complete the FAFSA when eligible and review Southern Miss scholarship requirements, Mississippi aid programs, and any relevant veteran or military benefits; loans must be repaid and should not be treated as discounts.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Southern Mississippi?

Southern Miss students can seek part-time employment while enrolled, including positions associated with Federal Work-Study when they qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program that helps eligible students earn wages through approved jobs; it is not a grant paid automatically against tuition.

Students normally indicate interest through the FAFSA and then follow the university's process for finding and applying to available jobs. An aid offer mentioning work-study does not guarantee a particular position or a full semester's earnings. Other campus jobs may be open to students who do not receive work-study, with pay and hiring handled separately from need-based aid.

For career-related experience, students can also use the university's career services for internship searches, job listings, employer events, résumé review, and interview preparation. An internship may be paid, unpaid, or offered for academic credit under different rules; Southern Miss does not report a university-wide internship requirement for all students.