Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,289 when living on campus and $27,651 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,485 when living on campus and $31,846 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 | ||
| Mississippi University for Women | - | $8,092 | $1,600 | $13,187 | $13,200 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,412 | $26,980 | $1,200 | $18,340 | $18,700 |
| Jackson State University | $9,090 | $10,110 | $1,400 | $22,498 | $22,498 |
| 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 | ||||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $9,251 | $13,447 | $1,425 | $16,613 | $16,975 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,251 for in-state students and $13,447 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mississippi requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,980 and Mississippi University for Women has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,092 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi University for Women | $7,866 | $7,866 | - | $8,092 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,220 | $26,440 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $9,090 | $10,110 |
| 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 | |||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,534 | $13,089 | $9,251 | $13,447 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,104 for state residents and $13,368 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mississippi requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,820 and Mississippi University for Women has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,992.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi University for Women | $7,866 | $7,866 | - | $8,092 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,208 | $26,430 | $9,412 | $26,980 |
| Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,795 | $9,795 |
| 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 | |||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,531 | $13,087 | $9,104 | $13,368 |
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 $16,613 when a student lives on campus and $16,975 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mississippi University for Women | $8,387 | $4,800 | $8,400 | $4,800 | - |
| University of Mississippi | $12,040 | $6,300 | $12,400 | $6,300 | - |
| Jackson State University | $11,782 | $10,716 | $11,782 | $10,716 | - |
| 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) | ||||
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | - | ||||
| Average | $10,159 | $6,454 | $10,271 | $6,704 | - |