Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,060 when living on campus and $25,374 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,419 when living on campus and $29,732 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 | ||
| Alcorn State University | $8,785 | $8,785 | $1,672 | $13,786 | $13,786 |
| Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | $1,500 | $12,731 | $13,700 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,692 | $7,692 | $2,000 | $12,756 | $12,756 |
| Mississippi State University | $10,202 | $27,637 | $1,200 | $19,311 | $19,596 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $8,821 | $13,180 | $1,593 | $14,646 | $14,960 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,821 for in-state students and $13,180 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,487 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alcorn State University | $8,549 | $8,549 | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | $8,605 | $8,605 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,912 | $7,912 | $7,692 | $7,692 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $10,202 | $27,637 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,720 | $12,912 | $8,821 | $13,180 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,178 for state residents and $13,537 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,487 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,185.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alcorn State University | $9,263 | $9,263 | $9,520 | $9,520 |
| Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | $8,605 | $8,605 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,285 | $8,285 | $8,385 | $8,385 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $10,202 | $27,637 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,992 | $13,183 | $9,178 | $13,537 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,646 when a student lives on campus and $14,960 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Alcorn State University | $12,204 | $1,582 | $12,204 | $1,582 | $1,582 |
| Delta State University | $8,731 | $4,000 | $8,700 | $5,000 | $4,200 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,956 | $3,800 | $8,956 | $3,800 | $2,300 |
| Mississippi State University | $12,902 | $6,409 | $13,187 | $6,409 | $6,409 |
| Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | - | ||||
| Average | $10,698 | $3,948 | $10,762 | $4,198 | $3,623 |
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