Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,336 when living on campus and $33,411 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,057 when living on campus and $50,132 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 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $1,084 | $22,180 | $24,106 |
| Average | $10,885 | $27,606 | $1,142 | $20,310 | $21,384 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,885 for in-state students and $27,606 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,631 and Mississippi State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,580 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 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $11,954 | $28,631 |
| Average | $10,676 | $27,038 | $10,885 | $27,606 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,421 for state residents and $28,271 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,430 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,132.
| 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 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13,027 | $29,962 | $13,027 | $29,962 |
| Average | $11,288 | $27,778 | $11,421 | $28,271 |
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 $20,310 when a student lives on campus and $21,384 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 | - |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $14,296 | $7,884 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |
| Average | $13,295 | $7,015 | $14,369 | $7,015 | - |