Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,851 when living on campus and $33,229 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 | ||
| William Carey University | $14,685 | $1,899 | $14,484 | $14,484 | |
| Rust College | $13,840 | $500 | $8,980 | $7,250 | |
| Mississippi College | $21,698 | $1,800 | $17,867 | $18,620 | |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $19,280 | $1,200 | $12,778 | $13,546 | |
| Belhaven University | $29,195 | $650 | $10,400 | $7,500 | |
| Average | $19,740 | $1,210 | $12,902 | $12,280 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,740 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Belhaven University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,195 and Rust College has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,840 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Carey University | $14,685 | $14,685 | ||
| Rust College | $9,900 | $13,840 | ||
| Mississippi College | $21,098 | $21,698 | ||
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $19,280 | $19,280 | ||
| Belhaven University | $28,375 | $29,195 | ||
| Average | $18,668 | $19,740 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,541 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,834 and Belhaven University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,890.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Carey University | $12,672 | $12,672 | ||
| Rust College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mississippi College | $13,266 | $13,596 | ||
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $12,466 | $12,466 | ||
| Belhaven University | $11,214 | $11,430 | ||
| Average | $12,405 | $12,541 | ||
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 $12,902 when a student lives on campus and $12,280 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| William Carey University | $7,599 | $6,885 | $7,599 | $6,885 | - |
| Rust College | $5,980 | $3,000 | $4,400 | $2,850 | - |
| Mississippi College | $12,700 | $5,167 | $13,037 | $5,583 | - |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $9,040 | $3,738 | $9,040 | $4,506 | - |
| Belhaven University | $9,400 | $1,000 | $6,500 | $1,000 | - |
| Average | $8,944 | $3,958 | $8,115 | $4,165 | - |