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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 4 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,204

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Mississippi in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,204

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Mississippi in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Southern Mississippi was $13,651. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at USM

USM net price calculator

$13,651

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average $13,768
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of USM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,651 $1,143 (8%) $12,569 $11,995 $15,230 $17,247 $18,293
2021 $14,794 $309 (2%) $12,382 $12,126 $14,959 $18,383 $18,602
2020 $14,485 $712 (5%) $13,102 $13,373 $18,285 $18,514 $18,724
2019 $13,773 $1,267 (10%) $12,728 $12,160 $16,048 $16,875 $17,686
2018 $12,506 $590 (5%) $12,130 $11,198 $14,452 $15,982 $16,607
2017 $11,916 $139 (1%) $11,570 $11,931 $14,321 $15,957 $16,486
2016 $12,055 $116 $11,758 $10,707 $14,235 $16,359 $15,028
2015 $12,171 $26 $11,904 $11,459 $14,274 $14,421 $15,191
2014 $12,145 -- $11,555 $11,603 $13,912 $14,951 $15,239

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Southern Mississippi's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,100 $590 (2%) $9,204 $14,496 $1,400
2021 $24,510 $168 $8,896 $14,214 $1,400
2020 $24,342 $302 (1%) $8,896 $13,946 $1,500
2019 $24,040 $588 (3%) $8,624 $13,916 $1,500
2018 $23,452 $1,023 (5%) $8,218 $14,034 $1,200
2017 $22,429 $325 (1%) $7,659 $13,570 $1,200
2016 $22,104 $1,464 (6%) $7,334 $13,570 $1,200
2015 $23,568 $816 (4%) $6,980 $15,188 $1,400
2014 $22,752 $658 (3%) $6,744 $14,608 $1,400
2013 $22,094 -- $6,336 $14,358 $1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at USM? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at USM is $1,217 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
USM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, USM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,726
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,626
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,884
How much is USM application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
USM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Southern Mississippi cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $379 $506
For out-of-state students $463 $618

Housing and Meal

USM requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Southern Mississippi for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $10,950 0 3,592
2021 N/A N/A $10,937 0 3,500
2020 $4,100 $6,800 N/A 0 3,500
2019 $4,500 $5,531 N/A 0 3,571
2018 $4,310 $5,321 N/A 0 3,571
2017 $3,790 $5,222 N/A 0 3,571
2016 $3,810 $5,040 N/A 0 3,427

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Southern Mississippi during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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