Paying for Mississippi State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,815 4.44%	$26,580 4.46%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,815 2.80%	$26,580 3.85%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Mississippi State University (Mississippi State) are $9,815 for Mississippi residents and $26,580 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,374. It could cover 42.79% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,080 for Mississippi residents and $34,845 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Mississippi State's 4-year tuition is $41,575 for Mississippi residents and $113,060 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,985 for Mississippi residents and $198,470 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Mississippi State University is $9,815 for Mississippi residents and $26,580 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.44% for Mississippi residents and increased by 4.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Mississippi State is $10,251 for Mississippi residents and $27,767 for out-of-state students, a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Mississippi State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,398	$25,444	$16,509
2023-2024	$9,815	$26,580	$18,439
Change % 2023-2024	4.44%	4.46%	11.69%
2024-2025	$10,251	$27,767	$20,595

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,815 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $26,580. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Mississippi State is $10,089 for Mississippi residents and $27,604 for out-of-state students , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Mississippi State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,548	$25,594	$16,509
2023-2024	$9,815	$26,580	$18,439
Change % 2023-2024	2.80%	3.85%	11.69%
2024-2025	$10,089	$27,604	$20,595

Cost 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 State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $403 for Mississippi residents and $1,102 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $537 for Mississippi residents and $1,468 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$385	$1,054
	2023-2024	$403	$1,102
	2024-2025	$422	$1,152
Graduate	2022-2023	$514	$1,405
	2023-2024	$537	$1,468
	2024-2025	$561	$1,534

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,439 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.69% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.04% compared to the previous year.

The Mississippi State's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,454 for state residents and $46,219 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,677 for state residents and $46,442 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Mississippi State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,815
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,580
Room & Board	$12,293	$12,516
Personal Expenses	$6,146	$6,146
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$29,454	$29,677
COA (Out-of-State)	$46,219	$46,442

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

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

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Mississippi State is $41,575 for Mississippi residents and $113,060 for out-of-state students.

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.

Mississippi State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,041	$10,273	$10,510	$10,752	$41,575
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,238	$27,911	$28,602	$29,309	$113,060
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,273	$10,510	$10,752	$11,000	$42,534
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,911	$28,602	$29,309	$30,034	$115,856
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,510	$10,752	$11,000	$11,253	$43,514
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,602	$29,309	$30,034	$30,777	$118,722
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,752	$11,000	$11,253	$11,513	$44,517
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,309	$30,034	$30,777	$31,538	$121,659
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,000	$11,253	$11,513	$11,778	$45,543
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,034	$30,777	$31,538	$32,319	$124,669

COA including Books, 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 $126,985 for Mississippi residents and $198,470 for out-of-state students.

Mississippi State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,342	$31,258	$32,204	$33,181	$126,985
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,538	$48,896	$50,296	$51,739	$198,470
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,258	$32,204	$33,181	$34,191	$130,834
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,896	$50,296	$51,739	$53,225	$204,157
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,204	$33,181	$34,191	$35,233	$134,809
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$50,296	$51,739	$53,225	$54,757	$210,017
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,181	$34,191	$35,233	$36,309	$138,914
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,739	$53,225	$54,757	$56,335	$216,056
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,191	$35,233	$36,309	$37,421	$143,153
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,225	$54,757	$56,335	$57,961	$222,279

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 93% 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 $81,489 for Mississippi residents and $152,974 for out-of-state students.

Mississippi State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,968	$19,884	$20,830	$21,807	$81,489
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,164	$37,522	$38,922	$40,365	$152,974
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,884	$20,830	$21,807	$22,817	$85,338
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,522	$38,922	$40,365	$41,851	$158,661
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,830	$21,807	$22,817	$23,859	$89,313
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,922	$40,365	$41,851	$43,383	$164,521
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,807	$22,817	$23,859	$24,935	$93,418
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,365	$41,851	$43,383	$44,961	$170,560
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,817	$23,859	$24,935	$26,047	$97,657
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,851	$43,383	$44,961	$46,587	$176,783

	In-State	Out-of-State
Mississippi State University	$9,815	$26,580
The University of Alabama	$11,900	$33,200
University of Georgia	$11,180	$30,220
University of Kentucky	$13,212	$33,406
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Auburn University	$12,536	$33,944