University of Southern Mississippi

College of Nursing and Health Professions

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 13,110. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,998, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $11,998 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • 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

Description2024-2025
Student population:13,110
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,998
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$11,998
Room and board:$11,920
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:99%
ACT Composite range:19-27
ACT English range:18-27
ACT Math range:17-25

Student Profile

Male 36%
Female 64%
Full-Time 75%
Part-Time 25%
Undergraduate 77%
Graduate 23%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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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: November 13, 2025

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