For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Mississippi 4-Year Colleges is $8,850 for in-state and $13,516 for out-of-state students. In Mississippi private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $18,109.

Compared to last year's tuition in Mississippi, in-state tuition has increased by 2.68% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.77%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.53%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Mississippi 4-Year Colleges.

Mississippi 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Mississippi, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Millsaps College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,815 and Southeastern Baptist College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,925 among Mississippi 4-Year Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Mississippi 4-Year Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $8,850 for in-state and $13,516 for out-of-state students.
  • Mississippi private schools' tuition is $18,109.
  • Cost per credit hour is $358 for state residents and $592 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,188.
  • Living cost is $9,708 (on-campus), $9,342 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Mississippi 4-Year Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Mississippi 4-Year Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS$8,549 $8,549$328 $328$1,672 $10,255 $10,255
Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS$29,195 $515 $650 $9,400 $6,500
Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS$19,280 $528 $1,200 $9,040 $9,040
Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS$8,605 $8,605$351 $351$1,500 $8,427 $8,500
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS$8,795 $9,795$355 $1,355$1,400 $11,782 $11,782
Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS$43,815 $1,262 $650 $14,210 $14,058
Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS$21,698 $632 $1,800 $12,700 $13,037
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS$9,815 $26,580$403 $1,102$1,200 $12,293 $12,516
Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS$8,092 $8,092$337 $337$1,600 $8,387 $8,400
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS$7,912 $7,912$303 $303$2,000 $8,112 $8,956
Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS$13,840 $489 $500 $5,980 $4,400
Southeastern Baptist CollegeLaurel, MS$5,925 $375 $700 $5,900 $6,000
Strayer University-MississippiJackson, MS$13,920 $339 $675 - $9,438
Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS$10,735 $433 $1,400 $7,544 $6,400
University of MississippiUniversity, MS$9,412 $26,980$386 $1,118$1,200 $12,040 $12,400
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS$9,618 $11,618$397 $481$840 $11,664 $9,868
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS$8,000 $250 $500 - $9,000
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS$14,685 $450 $1,899 $7,599 $7,599
Average$8,850$16,068$358$592$1,188$9,708$9,342
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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