University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.63

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The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss or USM) is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". Founded on March 30, 1910, the…

Rankings: #271 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #271 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1618 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Tuition — In-State: $9,618▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $27,102
Room & Board: $11,664
Books & Supplies: $840
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,000
Pell Grant Recipients: 52%
Tuition — Out-of-State

118 College Drive # 0001, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

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