The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Miss offers on-campus housing facility to first-year students. After getting admitted to the university, students shall be able to apply for housing by logging into the university’s housing portal. The housing options are Century Park, Vann Hall, Hillcrest Hall, Scott Hall, etc. The housing rates vary as per the occupancy and type of accommodation.

The University of Southern Mississippi cost for international students varies as per the courses. The course-wise estimated tuition fees is given below:

Cost of Living: USM cost of living for the academic year 2024-25 is given below for out-of-state students:

Also Check: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

English language proficiency test scores that are accepted at Southern Miss are IELTS / TOEFL / PTE. The minimum score required in PTE is 54. For other tests, the minimum score requirement is given below:

The University of Southern Mississippi admission requirements are given below:

Undergraduate

• International applicants should be 17 years by the 1st day of classes
• A 2.5 GPA in core academic subjects
• Copies of high school transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• SAT / ACT scores (test-optional)

Graduate

• Minimum GPA in undergraduate coursework
• Good standing in the last institution attended
• Official transcripts of all previous colleges or universities attended
• TOEFL / PTE / PTE scores
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose or writing samples
• Immunization of records

The University of Southern Mississippi graduate applications are reviewed by graduate admissions staff, usually within 3-5 days of submitting the application. Then, the applications are forwarded to the academic unit for review. Note that each program’s review process and timeline is different. To know the admission timelines, the applicants can contact the office of the anticipated major. Students are going to be notified about the admission decision via email.

The University of Southern Mississippi admission intakes are Fall and Spring. UG applicants can apply via Common Application or the direct UG application link of the university and graduate applicants can apply university specific application link. Southern Miss application deadlines are listed below:

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The University of Southern Mississippi application fee is different for undergraduate and graduate courses. Check the application fee amount given below:

• Undergraduate: USD 45 (Around INR 3,800)
• Graduate: USD 60 (Around INR 5,000)

Along with the application, the documents that must be submitted are academic transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, SAT / ACT scores (test-optional), other standardized test scores, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, etc.

The most popular majors of Southern Miss are Business Administration and Management; Psychology; Registered Nursing; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Biology / Biological Sciences; Elementary Education and Teaching, etc. Among the graduates, the following were the popular majors:

• Elementary Education and Teaching: 
• Business Administration and Management
• Registered Nursing
• Psychology

Except for the University of Southern Mississippi Freshman Academic Scholarships and National Merit Semi-finalist Scholarship, the applicants are required to apply through the GO system. To be considered for freshman scholarships, the standardized test scores (SAT / ACT), GPA, application and application fee are considered. Check more details about Scholarships to Study in USA from here.