Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Mississippi Valley State University is -$1 for Mississippi residents and $7,912 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.72% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Mississippi Valley State is $0 for Mississippi residents and $8,443 for out-of-state students which is a 6.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.72% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,242 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 4.66% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 13.61% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Mississippi schools with tuition changes from last year at Mississippi colleges tuition change page.
Mississippi Valley State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,414 $7,414$11,792
2023-2024-$7,912$11,242
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%6.72%-4.66%
2024-2025$0$8,443$10,718
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Mississippi Valley State University - COA
Mississippi Valley State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Mississippi Valley State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $8,285 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Mississippi Valley State is $0 for Mississippi residents and $8,510 for out-of-state students which is a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Mississippi Valley State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,066 $8,066$11,792
2023-2024-$1$8,285$11,242
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%2.72%-4.66%
2024-2025-$8,510$10,718
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Mississippi Valley State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Mississippi Valley State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Mississippi residents and $329 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Mississippi residents and $459 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$308$308
2023-2024$0$329
2024-2025-$351
Graduate2022-2023$447$447
2023-2024-$459
2024-2025-$471
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Mississippi Valley State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Mississippi Valley State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Mississippi Valley State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Mississippi Valley State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Mississippi Valley State University$7,414$7,912
Alcorn State University$8,549$8,549
Jackson State University$9,090$10,110
Southern University and A & M College$9,848$17,198
Grambling State University$7,681$16,706
Alabama A & M University$10,024$18,634

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Mississippi Valley State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Mississippi Valley State is $34,672.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$8,204$8,506$8,819$9,144$34,672
Class of 2029Fall 2025$8,506$8,819$9,144$9,481$35,950
Class of 2030Fall 2026$8,819$9,144$9,481$9,830$37,274
Class of 2031Fall 2027$9,144$9,481$9,830$10,192$38,648
Class of 2032Fall 2028$9,481$9,830$10,192$10,568$40,071

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $86,829.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Mississippi Valley State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$21,364$21,585$21,818$22,063$86,829
Class of 2029Fall 2025$21,585$21,818$22,063$22,320$87,785
Class of 2030Fall 2026$21,818$22,063$22,320$22,591$88,791
Class of 2031Fall 2027$22,063$22,320$22,591$22,874$89,848
Class of 2032Fall 2028$22,320$22,591$22,874$23,172$90,957

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $52,081.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Mississippi Valley State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$12,677$12,898$13,131$13,376$52,081
Class of 2029Fall 2025$12,898$13,131$13,376$13,633$53,037
Class of 2030Fall 2026$13,131$13,376$13,633$13,904$54,043
Class of 2031Fall 2027$13,376$13,633$13,904$14,187$55,100
Class of 2032Fall 2028$13,633$13,904$14,187$14,485$56,209

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Mississippi Valley State University.
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Mississippi Valley State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,912$2,000$11,242$7,912$2,000 $11,242
Graduate$8,285 $2,000$11,242$8,285 $2,000$11,242
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