For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Mississippi Colleges is $9,064 for in-state and $14,222 for out-of-state students. For Mississippi private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $18,861.
Compared to last year's tuition in Mississippi, in-state tuition has increased by 2.42% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 5.22%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.15%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Mississippi Colleges.
Mississippi Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Mississippi, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Mississippi Community Colleges Mississippi Trade Schools
Millsaps College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,680 and Southeastern Baptist College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,425 among Mississippi Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Mississippi Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS | $8,785 | $8,785 | $338 | $338 | $1,672 | $12,204 | $12,204 |
| Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS | $30,250 | $520 | $1,500 | $9,800 | $13,320 | ||
| Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS | $20,180 | $555 | $1,200 | $9,820 | $9,820 | ||
| Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS | $8,605 | $8,605 | $351 | $351 | $1,500 | $8,731 | $8,700 |
| Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS | $8,965 | $11,965 | $362 | $362 | $1,400 | $14,341 | $14,341 |
| Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS | $44,680 | $1,288 | $650 | $14,210 | $14,058 | ||
| Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton, MS | $23,500 | $700 | $1,700 | $16,120 | $25,050 | ||
| Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS | $10,202 | $27,637 | $419 | $1,146 | $1,200 | $12,902 | $13,187 |
| Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS | $8,492 | $8,492 | $354 | $354 | $1,600 | $8,572 | $8,500 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS | $7,692 | $7,692 | $312 | $312 | $2,000 | $8,956 | $8,956 |
| Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS | $13,265 | $489 | $1,150 | $6,217 | $4,400 | ||
| Southeastern Baptist CollegeLaurel, MS | $7,425 | $475 | $700 | $6,000 | $6,000 | ||
| Strayer University-MississippiJackson, MS | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS | $12,407 | $371 | $1,582 | $8,924 | $8,000 | ||
| University of MississippiUniversity, MS | $9,772 | $28,600 | $401 | $1,185 | $1,200 | $12,600 | $13,700 |
| University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS | $9,998 | $11,998 | $412 | $496 | $852 | $11,920 | $10,322 |
| Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS | $7,500 | $250 | $500 | - | $9,000 | ||
| William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS | $15,480 | $475 | $600 | $8,094 | $8,094 | ||
| Average | $9,064 | $16,799 | $369 | $556 | $1,205 | $10,588 | $10,949 |