Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,399 when living on campus and $28,105 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,845 when living on campus and $31,551 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 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | - | $7,912 | $2,000 | $11,242 | $14,651 |
| Jackson State University | $9,090 | $10,110 | $1,400 | $22,498 | $22,498 |
| Alcorn State University | - | $8,549 | $1,672 | $13,523 | $15,001 |
| Average | $9,508 | $12,954 | $1,422 | $16,469 | $17,175 |
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 $12,954 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,580 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 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,398 | $25,444 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,414 | $7,414 | - | $7,912 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $9,090 | $10,110 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,549 | $8,549 | - | $8,549 |
| Average | $8,651 | $12,460 | $9,508 | $12,954 |
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 $13,108 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,430 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,265.
| 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 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,066 | $8,066 | - | $8,285 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,795 | $9,795 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,854 | $8,854 | - | $9,263 |
| Average | $8,873 | $12,682 | $9,409 | $13,108 |
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 $16,469 when a student lives on campus and $17,175 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 | - |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,112 | $3,130 | $8,956 | $5,695 | - |
| Jackson State University | $11,782 | $10,716 | $11,782 | $10,716 | - |
| Alcorn State University | $10,255 | $3,268 | $10,255 | $4,746 | - |
| Average | $10,821 | $5,648 | $10,675 | $6,500 | - |