University of Southern Mississippi Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $21,746 Out-of-state: $23,746 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $7,964 Out-of-state: $9,964 |
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Room and Board |
$9,012 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
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Other Expenses |
$3,570 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
University of Southern Mississippi Applying For Financial Aid
| financial.aid@usm.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline December 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002441 | Free |
University of Southern Mississippi Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,388 (91.7%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,159 (83.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,150 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 392 (34.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 74% |
| Average Award | $14,818 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 809 (70.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,999 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 788 (68.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,286 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 796 (69.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 159 (10.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,732 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 8,663 (85.3%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 7,628 (88.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 7,430 (97.4%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,810 (24.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 69% |
| Average Award | $13,604 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 5,218 (70.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,671 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 5,608 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,769 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 4,217 (56.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 634 (6.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,425 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 68% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $28,700 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
University of Southern Mississippi Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |