Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between best schools in Mississippi. For state residents, the average COA is $26,034 when living on campus and $26,829 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,645 when living on campus and $35,441 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Mississippi State University | $9,398 | $25,444 | $1,200 | $16,509 | $16,509 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $21,098 | $1,700 | $16,629 | $20,006 | |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $9,220 | $26,440 | $1,200 | $17,490 | $17,490 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | $43,815 | $1,200 | $16,010 | $16,497 | |
| 5 | William Carey University | $14,685 | $1,900 | $14,348 | $14,348 | |
| 6 | Delta State University | - | $8,605 | $1,500 | $12,317 | $13,500 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $1,400 | $15,150 | $15,020 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | - | $7,866 | $1,600 | $12,627 | $12,515 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $1,400 | $19,678 | $19,678 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | - | $8,549 | $1,672 | $13,523 | $16,673 |
| Average | $9,128 | $17,740 | $1,477 | $15,428 | $16,224 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Mississippi. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,128 for in-state students and $17,740 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Mississippi are increased by 2.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Mississippi, Millsaps College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,815 and Mississippi University for Women has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,866 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Mississippi State University | $9,220 | $24,900 | $9,398 | $25,444 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $20,364 | $21,098 | ||
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $9,044 | $25,886 | $9,220 | $26,440 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | $42,960 | $43,815 | ||
| 5 | William Carey University | $14,550 | $14,685 | ||
| 6 | Delta State University | $8,360 | $8,360 | - | $8,605 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $9,204 | $11,204 | $9,450 | $11,450 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | $7,756 | $7,756 | - | $7,866 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,445 | $9,445 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | $8,176 | $8,176 | - | $8,549 |
| Average | $8,601 | $17,360 | $9,128 | $17,740 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Mississippi. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,163 for state residents and $14,823 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Mississippi are increased by 2.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Mississippi, University of Mississippi requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,294 and Mississippi University for Women has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,766.
| Rank | Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Mississippi State University | $9,220 | $24,900 | $9,548 | $25,594 |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $12,796 | $13,266 | ||
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $9,048 | $25,892 | $9,208 | $26,430 |
| 4 | Millsaps College | $24,048 | $24,048 | ||
| 5 | William Carey University | $12,235 | $12,672 | ||
| 6 | Delta State University | $8,360 | $8,360 | - | $8,605 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $9,204 | $11,204 | $9,450 | $11,450 |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | $7,756 | $7,756 | - | $7,866 |
| 9 | Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,445 | $9,445 |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | $8,395 | $8,395 | - | $8,854 |
| Average | $8,633 | $14,503 | $9,163 | $14,823 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Mississippi. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of best schools in Mississippi is $15,428 when a student lives on campus and $16,224 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Mississippi State University | $10,964 | $5,545 | $10,964 | $5,545 | - |
| 2 | Mississippi College | $11,818 | $4,811 | $12,656 | $7,350 | - |
| 3 | University of Mississippi | $11,490 | $6,000 | $11,490 | $6,000 | - |
| 4 | Millsaps College | $14,210 | $1,800 | $14,550 | $1,947 | - |
| 5 | William Carey University | $7,463 | $6,885 | $7,463 | $6,885 | - |
| 6 | Delta State University | $8,317 | $4,000 | $8,500 | $5,000 | - |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi | $11,338 | $3,812 | $9,900 | $5,120 | - |
| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | $8,212 | $4,415 | $8,100 | $4,415 | - |
| 9 | Jackson State University | $10,445 | $9,233 | $10,445 | $9,233 | - |
| 10 | Alcorn State University | $10,255 | $3,268 | $10,255 | $6,418 | - |
| Average | $10,451 | $4,977 | $10,432 | $5,791 | - | |
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