Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). For state residents, the average COA is $31,907 when living on campus and $31,493 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,398 when living on campus and $53,983 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $1,200 | $18,439 | $18,662 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,412 | $26,980 | $1,200 | $18,340 | $18,700 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $1,084 | $22,180 | $24,106 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,212 | $33,406 | $1,200 | $20,686 | $20,686 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $1,002 | $15,924 | $15,532 |
| University of Florida | $6,381 | $28,659 | $1,050 | $15,170 | $15,710 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,748 | $28,772 | $1,154 | $19,106 | $19,106 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $14,130 | $34,338 | $950 | $17,192 | $17,192 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $34,934 | $1,226 | $18,063 | $16,744 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,484 | $31,974 | $1,598 | $18,596 | $18,596 |
| Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | $1,194 | $24,450 | - | |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,099 | $40,328 | $900 | $19,508 | $18,134 |
| Average | $11,503 | $33,994 | $1,126 | $19,278 | $18,864 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,503 for in-state students and $33,994 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC) are increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC), Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,946 and Mississippi State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,580 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi State University | $9,398 | $25,444 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,220 | $26,440 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $11,954 | $28,631 |
| University of Kentucky | $12,859 | $32,276 | $13,212 | $33,406 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
| University of Florida | $6,381 | $28,659 | $6,381 | $28,659 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,656 | $27,410 | $9,748 | $28,772 |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,981 | $31,970 | $14,130 | $34,338 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 | $33,928 | $12,688 | $34,934 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,244 | $31,664 | $13,484 | $31,974 |
| Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | $63,946 | ||
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $12,605 | $40,139 | $13,099 | $40,328 |
| Average | $11,176 | $33,028 | $11,503 | $33,994 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,118 for state residents and $31,884 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC) are increased by 3.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC), Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,744 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,132.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi State University | $9,548 | $25,594 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,208 | $26,430 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13,027 | $29,962 | $13,027 | $29,962 |
| University of Kentucky | $13,946 | $34,259 | $14,330 | $35,459 |
| University of Georgia | $10,268 | $26,576 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
| University of Florida | $12,737 | $30,130 | $12,737 | $30,130 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,066 | $22,611 | $12,160 | $30,220 |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,794 | $29,952 | $13,029 | $31,029 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13,774 | $30,160 | $13,774 | $30,160 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,380 | $31,798 | $13,620 | $32,108 |
| Vanderbilt University | $53,722 | $56,128 | ||
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $10,687 | $23,395 | $11,093 | $24,090 |
| Average | $11,646 | $30,692 | $12,118 | $31,884 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC) is $19,278 when a student lives on campus and $18,864 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mississippi State University | $12,293 | $6,146 | $12,516 | $6,146 | - |
| University of Mississippi | $12,040 | $6,300 | $12,400 | $6,300 | - |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $14,296 | $7,884 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |
| University of Kentucky | $15,242 | $5,444 | $15,242 | $5,444 | - |
| University of Georgia | $11,246 | $4,678 | $9,898 | $5,634 | - |
| University of Florida | $11,500 | $3,670 | $11,500 | $4,210 | - |
| University of Arkansas | $13,290 | $5,816 | $13,290 | $5,816 | - |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $13,550 | $3,642 | $13,550 | $3,642 | - |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,558 | $5,505 | $11,239 | $5,505 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $12,500 | $6,096 | $12,500 | $6,096 | - |
| Vanderbilt University | $21,054 | $3,396 | - | - | - |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,154 | $6,354 | $11,780 | $6,354 | - |
| Average | $13,783 | $5,496 | $13,034 | $5,830 | - |