Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,537 when living on campus and $26,793 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,244 when living on campus and $29,500 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 Valley State University | - | $7,912 | $2,000 | $11,242 | $14,651 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,848 | $17,198 | $1,300 | $14,836 | $15,938 |
| Average | $9,848 | $12,555 | $1,650 | $13,039 | $15,295 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,848 for in-state students and $12,555 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern University and A & M College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,198 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,912 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,414 | $7,414 | - | $7,912 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,842 | $17,192 | $9,848 | $17,198 |
| Average | $8,628 | $12,303 | $9,848 | $12,555 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,658 for state residents and $12,695 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi Valley State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $8,265 and Southern University and A & M College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,336.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,066 | $8,066 | - | $8,285 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10,658 | $17,104 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| Average | $9,362 | $12,585 | $10,658 | $12,695 |
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 $13,039 when a student lives on campus and $15,295 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,112 | $3,130 | $8,956 | $5,695 | - |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 | - |
| Average | $8,739 | $4,300 | $9,712 | $5,583 | - |