Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $14,044 when living on campus and $17,623 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $16,414 when living on campus and $19,993 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 | ||
| East Mississippi Community College | $4,095 | $7,445 | $1,200 | $8,977 | $10,521 |
| Meridian Community College | $4,078 | $6,478 | $2,600 | $9,070 | $13,145 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $4,080 | $6,780 | $440 | $7,800 | $10,250 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | $4,200 | $5,200 | $1,400 | - | $8,550 |
| Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | $3,700 | $6,100 | $1,350 | - | $18,506 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,031 | $6,401 | $1,398 | $8,616 | $12,194 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,031 for in-state students and $6,401 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, East Mississippi Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,600 and Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Mississippi Community College | $3,950 | $6,950 | $4,095 | $7,445 |
| Meridian Community College | $3,932 | $5,992 | $4,078 | $6,478 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $3,960 | $6,660 | $4,080 | $6,780 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | $4,000 | $5,000 | $4,200 | $5,200 |
| Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | $3,560 | $5,560 | $3,700 | $6,100 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,880 | $6,032 | $4,031 | $6,401 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Mississippi Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Meridian Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $8,616 when a student lives on campus and $12,194 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Mississippi Community College | $5,512 | $3,465 | $5,400 | $5,121 | $3,825 |
| Meridian Community College | $5,520 | $3,550 | $7,875 | $5,270 | $5,270 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $4,800 | $3,000 | $5,850 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | - | - | $5,000 | $3,550 | - |
| Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | - | - | $12,314 | $6,192 | - |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,277 | $3,338 | $7,288 | $4,907 | $4,498 |
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