Hattiesburg, MS · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,450 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $11,450 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,338 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,425 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,744 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,681 less than the sticker price — about 44% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (113), Baseball (39), Track & Field (32), Basketball (16), Golf (12), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (80), Softball (30), Soccer (26), Volleyball (18), Beach Volleyball (15), Basketball (14), Tennis (9), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | Sun Belt |
| Head softball coach | Natalie Poole |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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