What division is Southern Miss?

Southern Miss competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Sun Belt.

What GPA do you need for Southern Miss?

The average GPA at Southern Miss is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Southern Miss?

Southern Miss has an enrollment of approximately 10,075 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Miss?

Southern Miss has an acceptance rate of 99%.

How do I get recruited to play at Southern Miss?

To get recruited at Southern Miss, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Southern Miss's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Southern Miss

Hattiesburg, MSFBSSun Belt

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

10,075

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

99%

Acceptance

49%

Graduation

72%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Southern Miss is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Sun Belt, located in Hattiesburg, MS. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Southern Miss, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

49%

Acceptance

99%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Avg SAT

1,120

Retention

72%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$37,710

Coaching Staff410 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Southern Miss Athletics

Southern Miss is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Hattiesburg, MS, competing in the Sun Belt. With an enrollment of 10,075 students, Southern Miss offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Southern Miss with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Southern Miss is 3.2. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.

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