Transfers
Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Tuition and Costs
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 per academic year!
| Tuition and Fees | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Tuition* | $4,999 | $9,998 |
| Nonresident Tuition** | $5,999 | $11,998 |
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 2024-25 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
Will My Credits Transfer?
The Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) enables students at Mississippi community colleges to compare current courses against equivalent courses at Southern Miss to learn how those courses meet degree requirements for a specific major.
TAG Program
Campus Visits
A cornerstone of any college search, schedule an in-person tour on either the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus today.
This is where the black and gold legacy started! Our traditional campus, students can cheer on the Golden Eagles at a home game or join one of our more than 220 student organizations, including Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. Our convenient and comfortable residence halls are just moments away from campus dining locations and academic buildings. An easy distance to New Orleans, Mobile, and the Gulf Coast, with plentiful opportunities for jobs and internships, Hattiesburg is truly Mississippi’s premier college city!
Our Gulf Park campus is located in Long Beach and situated along the Mississippi Sound. This campus serves as a hub for the University’s academic instruction along the Gulf Coast and offers academic programs such as marine science, ocean engineering, business, human capital development, and sustainability studies in a uniquely beautiful beachfront setting. The Gulf Park campus and other USM coastal sites capitalize on and embrace our coastal community, coastal presence, and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico to deliver a distinctive academic experience for students.
Transfer Admission
Complete the online application for undergraduate transfer admission.
Pay the nonrefundable $45 application fee.
Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school to the Office of Admissions.
Undergraduate Admissions will help you with questions about requirements, transfer credits, scholarships and more.