Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,566. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Mississippi residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,998 | $11,998 |
| Housing & meals | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| Books & supplies | $840 | $840 |
| Personal & travel | $4,980 | $4,980 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$916 | −$916 |
| Total cost of attendance | $26,566 | $28,566 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Southern Mississippi net price compared with other Mississippi colleges
University of Southern Mississippi has the 11th-lowest average net price of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | William Carey University | $14,258 | 60% | $43,087 |
| 8 | Belhaven University | $15,676 | 49% | $46,440 |
| 9 | Tougaloo College | $17,043 | 33% | $34,724 |
| 10 | Mississippi State University | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 |
| 11 | University of Southern Mississippi | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 |
| 13 | Blue Mountain Christian University | $24,016 | 55% | $40,421 |
| 14 | Millsaps College | $26,034 | 57% | $53,848 |
| 15 | Mississippi College | $27,712 | 59% | $47,485 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Mississippi colleges →
Why University of Southern Mississippi costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 | This school |
| Jackson State University | 93% | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 | |
| Delta State University | 100% | $13,540 | 48% | $41,991 | |
| Mississippi University for Women | 90% | $12,411 | 47% | $46,128 | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | $9,686 | 27% | $31,919 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Southern Mississippi would cost you $2,128 less per year than Jackson State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Southern Mississippi, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$5,736).
- Jackson State University gives aided families $3,721 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Mississippi resident | University of Southern Mississippi | Jackson State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,998 | $8,965 | +$1,033 |
| Books & supplies | $840 | $1,400 | −$560 |
| Housing & meals | $11,664 | $11,782 | −$118 |
| Personal & travel | $4,980 | $10,716 | −$5,736 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$916 | −$448 | −$468 |
| Sticker price | $26,566 | $32,415 | −$5,849 |
| Average grants | −$4,858 | −$8,579 | +$3,721 |
| You pay | $21,708 | $23,836 | −$2,128 |
“+” means University of Southern Mississippi costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Southern Mississippi cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Southern Mississippi?
Tuition and fees are $9,998 a year for Mississippi residents and $11,998 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Southern Mississippi?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $26,566 a year for Mississippi residents living on campus and about $28,566 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Southern Mississippi?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,708 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,867; $48–75k pay $22,756; $110k+ pay $26,542. These figures are for Mississippi residents.
How much debt do University of Southern Mississippi graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,250, and 7.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Southern Mississippi overview