Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $13,442 when living on campus and $19,022 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $15,414 when living on campus and $20,994 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 | ||
| Pearl River Community College | $3,650 | $5,650 | $1,350 | $8,048 | $18,506 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $3,660 | $6,060 | $2,250 | $7,565 | $17,884 |
| Meridian Community College | $3,932 | $5,992 | $2,000 | $8,370 | $12,380 |
| Itawamba Community College | $3,420 | $5,820 | $1,450 | $7,565 | $10,680 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $4,000 | $5,000 | $1,400 | $8,550 | $8,550 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,732 | $5,704 | $1,690 | $8,020 | $13,600 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,732 for in-state students and $5,704 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Mississippi Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,060 and Copiah-Lincoln Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pearl River Community College | $3,500 | $5,500 | $3,650 | $5,650 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $3,460 | $5,860 | $3,660 | $6,060 |
| Meridian Community College | $3,811 | $5,811 | $3,932 | $5,992 |
| Itawamba Community College | $3,160 | $5,360 | $3,420 | $5,820 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $3,600 | $5,600 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,506 | $5,626 | $3,732 | $5,704 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pearl River Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Meridian Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Itawamba Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $8,020 when a student lives on campus and $13,600 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pearl River Community College | $5,000 | $3,048 | $12,314 | $6,192 | - |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $4,450 | $3,115 | $14,120 | $3,764 | - |
| Meridian Community College | $5,520 | $2,850 | $7,290 | $5,090 | - |
| Itawamba Community College | $4,725 | $2,840 | $7,170 | $3,510 | - |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $5,000 | $3,550 | $5,000 | $3,550 | - |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $4,939 | $3,081 | $9,179 | $4,421 | - |