Southern Miss is a premier Gulf South research institution world-renowned for polymer science, ocean engineering, and competitive value.
- Admit rate
- 98%
- Accessible
- SAT middle 50%
- 1000–1210
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $14,100
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.48
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1000 and 1210.
Popular majors
- School of Polymer Science & EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Ocean Science & Coastal OperationsMath & Natural Sciences
- Forensic Science & Criminal JusticeSocial Sciences & Law
Highlights
- Carnegie R1 research institution recognized as a global pioneer in polymer science and biomaterials
- Operates the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and oceanographic research vessel Point Sur
- Spirited D1 Golden Eagle athletics with charming Longleaf Pine campus architecture
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