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University, MS · Hattiesburg, MS
| University of Mississippi | University of Southern Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,314/yr | $21,708/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,945/yr | $19,867/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,217/yr | $20,432/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,794/yr | $22,756/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,573/yr | $25,812/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,313/yr | $26,542/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,600/yr | $11,920/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,700/yr | $10,322/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $852/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,700/yr | $5,090/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,660/yr | $26,566/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,772/yr | $9,998/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,600/yr | $11,998/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 46% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1000–1200 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1184 | 1190 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–29 | 20–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–30 · Math 19–27 | English 19–28 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 27,837 | 8,818 |
| Students accepted | 27,218 | 8,763 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,237 | 1,733 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 63% | 98% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,994/yr | $44,140/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,733–$78,452 | $28,070–$66,054 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 75% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 59% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,336/yr | $37,710/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,889/yr | $40,972/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Health Professions 19% · Communication & Journalism 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Health Professions 12% · Education 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $96,228/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $180,486/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 21,473 | 10,075 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,864 | 2,977 |
| Average professor pay | $10,330/mo | $8,697/mo |
| Full-time professors | 86% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $47,087 | $27,959 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | University, MS | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1848 | 1910 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 4.8% |
| Men | 43% | 38% |
| Women | 57% | 62% |
| White students | 78% | 56% |
| Black students | 9.5% | 27% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 4.8% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.2% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,881/yr | $8,263/yr |
| Endowment | $924.5M | $160.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,690 | 3,539 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,840/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,200/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 408 | 368 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.7M | $6.0M |
| Athletics budget | $171.1M | $31.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $171.1M | $31.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $3.3M | $781,566 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.