Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,267. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Mississippi residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,202 | $27,637 |
| Housing & meals | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $6,146 | $6,146 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$574 | −$574 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,267 | $46,702 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Mississippi State University net price compared with other Mississippi colleges
Mississippi State University has the 10th-lowest average net price of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Delta State University | $13,540 | 48% | $41,991 |
| 7 | William Carey University | $14,258 | 60% | $43,087 |
| 8 | Belhaven University | $15,676 | 49% | $46,440 |
| 9 | Tougaloo College | $17,043 | 33% | $34,724 |
| 10 | Mississippi State University | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 |
| 11 | University of Southern Mississippi | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 |
| 13 | Blue Mountain Christian University | $24,016 | 55% | $40,421 |
| 14 | Millsaps College | $26,034 | 57% | $53,848 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Mississippi colleges →
Why Mississippi State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | 78% | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 | This school |
| University of Mississippi | 97% | $13,314 | 72% | $50,994 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 | |
| Jackson State University | 93% | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 | |
| Mississippi University for Women | 90% | $12,411 | 47% | $46,128 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Mississippi State University would cost you $4,281 more per year than University of Mississippi, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Mississippi State University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$430).
- University of Mississippi gives aided families $3,674 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Mississippi resident | Mississippi State University | University of Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,202 | $9,772 | +$430 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $12,293 | $12,040 | +$253 |
| Personal & travel | $6,146 | $6,300 | −$154 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$574 | −$652 | +$78 |
| Sticker price | $29,267 | $28,660 | +$607 |
| Average grants | −$11,672 | −$15,346 | +$3,674 |
| You pay | $17,595 | $13,314 | +$4,281 |
“+” means Mississippi State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Mississippi State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Mississippi State University?
Tuition and fees are $10,202 a year for Mississippi residents and $27,637 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Mississippi State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,267 a year for Mississippi residents living on campus and about $46,702 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Mississippi State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,595 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,332; $48–75k pay $18,671; $110k+ pay $22,987. These figures are for Mississippi residents.
How much debt do Mississippi State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,324, and 6.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Mississippi State University overview