by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Southern Mississippi, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi were $9,998 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,998. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $110 in-state and $110 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,888 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Total | $9,998 | $11,998 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would University of Southern Mississippi charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Southern Mississippi sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the University of Southern Mississippi Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Southern Mississippi has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,094 | $11,094 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,230 | $11,230 |
| One Year Ago | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,888 | $11,888 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Southern Miss has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,394 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.80%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,278. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.31%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,275.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,278 | $12,275 |
| In 2 Years | $10,565 | $12,558 |
| In 3 Years | $10,860 | $12,848 |
| In 4 Years | $11,164 | $13,145 |
| In 5 Years | $11,476 | $13,448 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $50,826, or close to $42,867 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Southern Mississippi, visit the University of Southern Mississippi Financial Aid page.
