Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,536 when living on campus and $27,775 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,121 when living on campus and $31,360 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 | ||
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,618 | $11,618 | $840 | $16,644 | $15,064 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $1,200 | $18,439 | $18,662 |
| Jackson State University | $9,090 | $10,110 | $1,400 | $22,498 | $22,498 |
| Delta State University | - | $8,605 | $1,500 | $12,427 | $13,500 |
| Alcorn State University | - | $8,549 | $1,672 | $13,523 | $15,001 |
| Average | $9,508 | $13,092 | $1,322 | $16,706 | $16,945 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,508 for in-state students and $13,092 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,580 and Alcorn State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,549 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,398 | $25,444 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $9,090 | $10,110 |
| Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | - | $8,605 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,549 | $8,549 | - | $8,549 |
| Average | $8,889 | $12,699 | $9,508 | $13,092 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,409 for state residents and $13,172 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,430 and Delta State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,435.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,548 | $25,594 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,795 | $9,795 |
| Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | - | $8,605 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,854 | $8,854 | - | $9,263 |
| Average | $8,980 | $12,790 | $9,409 | $13,172 |
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 $16,706 when a student lives on campus and $16,945 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $11,664 | $4,980 | $9,868 | $5,196 | - |
| Mississippi State University | $12,293 | $6,146 | $12,516 | $6,146 | - |
| Jackson State University | $11,782 | $10,716 | $11,782 | $10,716 | - |
| Delta State University | $8,427 | $4,000 | $8,500 | $5,000 | - |
| Alcorn State University | $10,255 | $3,268 | $10,255 | $4,746 | - |
| Average | $10,884 | $5,822 | $10,584 | $6,361 | - |