Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,660. 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 | $9,772 | $28,600 |
| Housing & meals | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$652 | −$652 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,660 | $47,488 |
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
University of Mississippi net price compared with other Mississippi colleges
University of Mississippi has the 5th-lowest average net price of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Valley State University | $9,686 | 27% | $31,919 |
| 2 | Mississippi University for Women | $12,411 | 47% | $46,128 |
| 3 | Rust College | $12,587 | 12% | $32,275 |
| 4 | Alcorn State University | $13,265 | 57% | $36,421 |
| 5 | University of Mississippi | $13,314 | 72% | $50,994 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Mississippi colleges →
Why University of Mississippi costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | 97% | $13,314 | 72% | $50,994 | This school |
| Mississippi State University | 78% | $17,595 | 67% | $51,513 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | $21,708 | 49% | $44,140 | |
| Jackson State University | 93% | $23,836 | 51% | $39,060 | |
| Delta State University | 100% | $13,540 | 48% | $41,991 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Mississippi would cost you $4,281 less per year than Mississippi State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Mississippi, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$430).
- University of Mississippi gives aided families $3,674 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Mississippi resident | University of Mississippi | Mississippi State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,772 | $10,202 | −$430 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $12,040 | $12,293 | −$253 |
| Personal & travel | $6,300 | $6,146 | +$154 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$652 | −$574 | −$78 |
| Sticker price | $28,660 | $29,267 | −$607 |
| Average grants | −$15,346 | −$11,672 | −$3,674 |
| You pay | $13,314 | $17,595 | −$4,281 |
“+” means University of Mississippi 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.
University of Mississippi cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Mississippi?
Tuition and fees are $9,772 a year for Mississippi residents and $28,600 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Mississippi?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,660 a year for Mississippi residents living on campus and about $47,488 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Mississippi?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,314 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,945; $48–75k pay $14,794; $110k+ pay $21,313. These figures are for Mississippi residents.
How much debt do University of Mississippi graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,250, and 6.0% 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 University of Mississippi overview