Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $13,814 when living on campus and $16,469 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $16,266 when living on campus and $18,922 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 | ||
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $3,960 | $6,660 | $440 | $7,450 | $9,900 |
| Meridian Community College | $3,932 | $5,992 | $2,000 | $8,370 | $12,380 |
| Jones County Junior College | $4,000 | $6,000 | $1,020 | $11,034 | $13,088 |
| Hinds Community College | $3,825 | $6,875 | $1,060 | $8,164 | $10,272 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,929 | $6,382 | $1,130 | $8,755 | $11,410 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,929 for in-state students and $6,382 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hinds Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,875 and Meridian Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,992 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $3,600 | $6,300 | $3,960 | $6,660 |
| Meridian Community College | $3,811 | $5,811 | $3,932 | $5,992 |
| Jones County Junior College | $3,970 | $5,970 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Hinds Community College | $3,750 | $6,800 | $3,825 | $6,875 |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,783 | $6,220 | $3,929 | $6,382 |
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 | |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Meridian Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Jones County Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hinds 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 $8,755 when a student lives on campus and $11,410 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $4,450 | $3,000 | $5,500 | $4,400 | - |
| Meridian Community College | $5,520 | $2,850 | $7,290 | $5,090 | - |
| Jones County Junior College | $5,114 | $5,920 | $7,168 | $5,920 | - |
| Hinds Community College | $5,700 | $2,464 | $6,304 | $3,968 | - |
| Mississippi Community College Board | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,196 | $3,559 | $6,566 | $4,845 | - |