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Cost of Study

All costs are assessed per semester. Fees are in accordance with the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and are subject to change without notice.

Total 2025-26 Estimated Minimum Cost incl. Tuition, Housing, Meals, and Other Expenses (I-20 cost):

  • $30,846 for nine month academic year

2025-26 Estimated International CostsAll fees are subject to change without notification. Estimated tuition is based on 2024/25 tuition rates.

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Financial Aid

Undergraduate Opportunities  

Undergraduate Scholarships

USM Foundation Scholarships 

Freshman Honors College Admission and Scholarship (Applicants admitted to Honors will receive $3,000 per year for four years)

Transfer Honors College Admission and Scholarship (Applicants admitted to Honors will receive $1,000 per year for two years)

Graduate Opportunities

Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are awarded by the academic department to which you apply. There is no separate application for assistantships. To be considered, simply indicate on the online Graduate Application, in the designated area, that you wish to be considered for an assistantship. Assistantships are limited and are granted on a competitive basis. If you are interested in applying for an assistantship it is recommended you submit a letter of interest and a resume with your application materials. Assistantships cover the cost of tuition and non-resident fees, however, stipends awarded with assistantships usually are not enough to cover all living expenses. Many times funds from an outside source are necessary to supplement living expenses and to meet the estimated expenses necessary to be issued an I-20.

Contact Us

International Student and Scholar Services
411 International Center (IC)
118 College Drive #5151
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
intlFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4841

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International Admissions
International Center (IC) 401
118 College Drive #5135
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
intladmissionsFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.5645