2025 Tuition Comparison Between Mississippi Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

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:

  • The tuition & fees is $9,064 for in-state and $14,222 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $18,861.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $369 for state residents and $556 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,205.
  • The living cost is $10,588 (on-campus) and $10,949 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Mississippi Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Mississippi Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff 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
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Mississippi Colleges

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Mississippi Colleges. You can explore charts by using below tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions for Mississippi Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 8 public colleges in Mississippi is $9,064. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Mississippi is $14,222 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 10 private colleges in Mississippi is $18,861.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Mississippi public colleges is $20,857 for on-campus living and $21,218 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Mississippi public colleges is $26,014 for on-campus living and $26,376 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Mississippi is $30,653 for on-campus living and $31,015 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $5,158 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $4,639 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 2.42% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 5.22% and private tuition changed by 4.15% from last year.
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