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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.
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