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Southern Miss offers generous scholarship support to qualified students, making the Golden Eagle experience as affordable as it is valuable.
Final ACT/SAT Testing Opportunity for General Scholarship Consideration:February of Senior Year
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Wellness uses the cumulative GPA listed on the student’s official transcript at the time of admission for Academic Excellence Scholarship consideration and awarding purposes.
USM’s tuition and fees are among the lowest in the nation. When you consider all that comes with the Golden Eagle experience, we’re not just affordable – we’re an incredible value. Use our Funding Guide to help you understand basic costs and what your bottom line might be at Southern Miss.
Out-of-state students only pay $2,000 more than Mississippi students!
These rates are subject to change with prior approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning or University policy. The amounts shown here are for the 2026-27 academic year.*Includes capital improvement fee of $35 each fall/spring semester and student activities fee of $20 each fall/spring semester**Includes nonresident fee of $1,000 per fall/spring semester
Residence halls offer a home for Golden Eagles to live, learn, grow, and connect while making the most of their college experience! With 14 residence halls, 10 sorority houses, 9 fraternity houses, apartments, and dedicated living-learning communities, the Department of Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing you with housing environments that meet your needs throughout your time at Southern Miss.
Hattiesburg, also known as the “Hub City,” is Mississippi’s premier college city, with lots to see and do. Golden Eagle spirit is a 24/7 thing around here – not just 6 game days a year. And DYK? Southern Miss is the only Mississippi university with Mardi Gras holidays.
