| Southern Mississippi vs. Delta State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#288 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #22 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,605 Mississippi Residents $8,605 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,605 Mississippi Residents $8,605 Out-of-State |
| More$9,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,420 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter99.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier100.00% |
| Favorable24.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.63% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,170 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,654 |
| Larger10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,876 |
| Larger2,977 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller778 |
| Larger4,140 | Online Student Population | Smaller932 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,592) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,692) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 216 |
| Higher$77,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,531 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.