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).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Mississippi Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Mississippi Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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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 |
|---|
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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 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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.