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$9,998
per year
In-State Tuition
99%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
University of Southern Mississippi is a public university in Hattiesburg, MS.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,999 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,998 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,997 saved
14 of 14 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $17,996potential savings
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
11
Sports
7
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$19,867
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,140
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Southern Mississippi
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $333 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,999
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,998
14 exams
42 credits
Save $13,997
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,999 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,998 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,997 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Information Systems Technology & Computer Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introductory Business Law Business & Law | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest County
Control
Public
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