Hattiesburg, MS · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,685 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $14,685 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,463 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,900 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $28,491 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $14,200 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $14,291 less than the sticker price — about 50% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Soccer (51), Baseball (33), Track & Field (33), Basketball (26), Golf (11), Cross Country (11), Archery (8), Tennis (8), Swimming & Diving (7) |
| Women’s varsity sports (11) | Soccer (23), Volleyball (23), Track & Field (22), Archery (21), Softball (18), Basketball (16), Beach Volleyball (15), Golf (8), Tennis (8), Swimming & Diving (7), Cross Country (7) |
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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