Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,563 when living on campus and $26,379 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,827 when living on campus and $30,643 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Southern Mississippi | $9,618 | $11,618 | $840 | $16,644 | $15,064 |
Mississippi Valley State University | - | $7,912 | $2,000 | $11,242 | $14,651 |
University of Mississippi | $9,412 | $26,980 | $1,200 | $18,340 | $18,700 |
Delta State University | - | $8,605 | $1,500 | $12,427 | $13,500 |
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $9,515 | $13,779 | $1,385 | $14,663 | $15,479 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,515 for in-state students and $13,779 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mississippi requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,980 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,912 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
Mississippi Valley State University | $7,414 | $7,414 | - | $7,912 |
University of Mississippi | $9,220 | $26,440 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | - | $8,605 |
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,672 | $13,477 | $9,515 | $13,779 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,515 for state residents and $13,872 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mississippi requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,820 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,265.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
Mississippi Valley State University | $8,066 | $8,066 | - | $8,285 |
University of Mississippi | $9,208 | $26,430 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
Delta State University | $8,605 | $8,605 | - | $8,605 |
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,832 | $13,638 | $9,515 | $13,872 |
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 $14,663 when a student lives on campus and $15,479 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 Valley State University | $8,112 | $3,130 | $8,956 | $5,695 | - |
University of Mississippi | $12,040 | $6,300 | $12,400 | $6,300 | - |
Delta State University | $8,427 | $4,000 | $8,500 | $5,000 | - |
Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $10,061 | $4,603 | $9,931 | $5,548 | - |