Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,170 when living on campus and $27,152 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,264 when living on campus and $33,246 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 Valley State University | - | $7,912 | $2,000 | $11,242 | $14,651 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $1,571 | $14,928 | $13,483 |
| Average | $11,299 | $17,393 | $1,786 | $13,085 | $14,067 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,299 for in-state students and $17,393 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Prairie View A & M University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,874 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 | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,414 | $7,414 | - | $7,912 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Average | $9,357 | $17,144 | $11,299 | $17,393 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,993 for state residents and $12,832 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Prairie View A & M University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,353 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 | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,066 | $8,066 | - | $8,285 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $7,993 | $17,378 | $7,993 | $17,378 |
| Average | $8,030 | $12,722 | $7,993 | $12,832 |
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 $13,085 when a student lives on campus and $14,067 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,112 | $3,130 | $8,956 | $5,695 | - |
| Prairie View A & M University | $10,317 | $4,611 | $8,872 | $4,611 | - |
| Average | $9,215 | $3,871 | $8,914 | $5,153 | - |