University of Southern Mississippi

School of Nursing

University of Southern Mississippi is a Public institution with a campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi campus for University of Southern Mississippi is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 13,526. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,450, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $11,450 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the University of Southern Mississippi website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Mississippi periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Mississippi will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:13,526
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,450
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$11,450
Room and board:$11,338
Percent on financial aid:92%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:99%
ACT Composite range:20-27
ACT English range:20-28
ACT Math range:17-25

Student Profile

Male 35%
Female 65%
Full-Time 75%
Part-Time 25%
Undergraduate 76%
Graduate 24%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to University of Southern Mississippi. You can also see the University of Southern Mississippi campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  • Address: 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406
  • Phone Number: 601-266-1000

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Last updated: May 26, 2024

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