University of Southern Mississippi: cost & net price by income
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The average net price at University of Southern Mississippi is about $14,224 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,382 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $18,602. Published in-state tuition is $9,618. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,382/yr
- $30k–$48k$12,126/yr
- $48k–$75k$14,959/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,383/yr
- $110k+$18,602/yr
University of Southern Mississippi cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $14,224
- In-state tuition
- $9,618
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,618
- Students receiving aid
- 47%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of Southern Mississippi actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at University of Southern Mississippi is about $14,224 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does University of Southern Mississippi cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of Southern Mississippi is about $12,382 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of Southern Mississippi?
- At University of Southern Mississippi, published in-state tuition is $9,618 and out-of-state tuition is $11,618 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of Southern Mississippi worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of Southern Mississippi a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)