Under 3% of the students at University of Southern Mississippi are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,280 | $27,280 |
| Tuition | $9,204 | $11,204 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,726 | $3,726 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 97% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 50% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 68% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 64% |
The Honors College at University of Southern Mississippi offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. An Honors College can be thought of as a school within a school and is offered by many public universities. Check out the program, requirements, cost and then see if this is something that is of interest to you.
University of Southern Mississippi's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to University of Southern Mississippi was 3.15.
This college has not reported SAT data to the IPEDS database.
In 2020, 100% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 19 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 26 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians |
| Public Health, General |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| History, General |
| Music Management |
| Journalism |
| General Studies |