Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,287 when living on campus and $28,739 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,004 when living on campus and $38,457 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 | $10,202 | $27,637 | $1,200 | $19,311 | $19,596 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,998 | $11,998 | $852 | $17,010 | $15,630 |
| Average | $10,100 | $19,818 | $1,026 | $18,161 | $17,613 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,100 for in-state students and $19,818 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,487 and University of Southern Mississippi has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,888 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $10,202 | $27,637 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,618 | $11,618 | $9,998 | $11,998 |
| Average | $9,717 | $19,099 | $10,100 | $19,818 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,100 for state residents and $19,818 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mississippi State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,487 and University of Southern Mississippi has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,888.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Mississippi State University | $9,815 | $26,580 | $10,202 | $27,637 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,618 | $11,618 | $9,998 | $11,998 |
| Average | $9,717 | $19,099 | $10,100 | $19,818 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,161 when a student lives on campus and $17,613 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 | $12,902 | $6,409 | $13,187 | $6,409 | $6,409 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $11,920 | $5,090 | $10,322 | $5,308 | $5,308 |
| Average | $12,411 | $5,750 | $11,755 | $5,859 | $5,859 |
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