2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Mississippi is $9,128 for Residents and $13,152 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Mississippi is $9,128 for Mississippi residents and $13,152 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Mississippi, the average tuition & fees are $17,680 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Mississippi is $9,163 for Mississippi residents and $13,289 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Mississippi, the average graduate tuition is $14,002.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $10,506 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $11,985. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Mississippi is $25,561 for residents and $29,584 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $30,178. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $12,630 for Mississippi residents and $14,909 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Mississippi
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$25,561$29,584
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$12,630$14,909
Private 4 Years Colleges$30,178

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Mississippi, 52 schools out of 53 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 26 public and 35 private colleges in Mississippi. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Mississippi is $9,128 for Mississippi residents and $13,152 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,680
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,663 for residents and $5,942 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Mississippi
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$9,128$13,152
Private 4 Years Colleges$17,680
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$3,663$5,942
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$15,137

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Mississippi, 16 schools out of 53 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Mississippi is $9,020 for Mississippi residents and $12,971 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $13,570
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Mississippi
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$9,020$12,971
Private Schools$13,570

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Mississippi is $375 for Mississippi residents and $598 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $506
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $503 for Mississippi residents and $784 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $609
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Mississippi
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$375$598
Private 4 Years Colleges$506
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$154$263
Graduate
Public Schools$503$784
Private Schools$609

Average Living Costs at colleges in Mississippi

At colleges in Mississippi, the average living cost is $10,506 when a student lives on campus facility and $11,985 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Mississippi
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$10,169$12,118
Private Schools$11,476$11,638

Most Searched Mississippi Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Mississippi
Belhaven University
$28,375
University of Mississippi
$26,440
Mississippi State University
$25,444
Mississippi College
$21,098
William Carey University
$14,685
Highest Graduate Tuition in Mississippi
University of Mississippi
$26,430
Mississippi State University
$25,594
Millsaps College
$24,048
Strayer University-Mississippi
$15,135
Mississippi College
$13,266

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