Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,418 when living on campus and $31,770 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,451 when living on campus and $50,802 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 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
| Average | $10,858 | $29,890 | $1,000 | $19,561 | $19,912 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,858 for in-state students and $29,890 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,200 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 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| Average | $10,669 | $28,872 | $10,858 | $29,890 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,778 for state residents and $29,810 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,400 and Mississippi State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $26,430.
| 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 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
| Average | $10,669 | $28,872 | $10,778 | $29,810 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges is $19,561 when a student lives on campus and $19,912 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 | - |
| The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
| Average | $13,567 | $5,994 | $13,540 | $6,372 | - |