Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,028 when living on campus and $27,146 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,549 when living on campus and $34,667 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 State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $1,200 | $18,439 | $18,662 |
| Mississippi University for Women | - | $8,092 | $1,600 | $13,187 | $13,200 |
| Average | $9,815 | $17,336 | $1,400 | $15,813 | $15,931 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,815 for in-state students and $17,336 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,580 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 State University | $9,398 | $25,444 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| Mississippi University for Women | $7,866 | $7,866 | - | $8,092 |
| Average | $8,632 | $16,655 | $9,815 | $17,336 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,815 for state residents and $17,336 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,430 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 State University | $9,548 | $25,594 | $9,815 | $26,580 |
| Mississippi University for Women | $7,866 | $7,866 | - | $8,092 |
| Average | $8,707 | $16,730 | $9,815 | $17,336 |
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 $15,813 when a student lives on campus and $15,931 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mississippi State University | $12,293 | $6,146 | $12,516 | $6,146 | - |
| Mississippi University for Women | $8,387 | $4,800 | $8,400 | $4,800 | - |
| Average | $10,340 | $5,473 | $10,458 | $5,473 | - |