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Net Price of Mississippi Colleges by Income

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College

Avg. Net Cost (by Family Income Bracket)

Name
Total Cost Per Year
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS
Total Cost Per Year $23,812
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,335
  • $14,757
  • $16,419
  • $13,160
  • $14,894
Belhaven University Jackson, MS
Total Cost Per Year $38,425
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,706
  • $15,624
  • $19,600
  • $24,857
  • $25,031
Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain, MS
Total Cost Per Year $30,125
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,595
  • $15,340
  • $15,899
  • $21,556
  • $19,961
Delta State University Cleveland, MS
Total Cost Per Year $21,774
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,961
  • $11,932
  • $14,916
  • $15,255
  • $17,333
Jackson State University Jackson, MS
Total Cost Per Year $25,326
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,805
  • $14,373
  • $20,100
  • $19,525
  • $23,546
Millsaps College Jackson, MS
Total Cost Per Year $60,170
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $23,228
  • $26,616
  • $26,664
  • $29,061
  • $29,275
Mississippi College Clinton, MS
Total Cost Per Year $38,220
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,489
  • $17,347
  • $22,042
  • $24,721
  • $23,331
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
Total Cost Per Year $26,460
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,255
  • $13,153
  • $16,979
  • $19,342
  • $20,795
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS
Total Cost Per Year $21,679
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,628
  • $10,607
  • $15,048
  • $15,011
  • $17,146
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
Total Cost Per Year $21,260
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,724
  • $10,136
  • $14,172
  • $16,611
  • $21,606
Rust College Holly Springs, MS
Total Cost Per Year $16,700
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $7,969
  • $10,341
  • $10,643
  • $11,323
  • $13,061
Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS
Total Cost Per Year $23,101
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,937
  • $16,477
  • $22,333
  • $22,166
  • $22,316
University of Mississippi University, MS
Total Cost Per Year $26,956
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,933
  • $9,205
  • $15,436
  • $18,808
  • $20,648
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Total Cost Per Year $25,280
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,182
  • $11,620
  • $16,774
  • $17,620
  • $18,563
William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS
Total Cost Per Year $29,317
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,210
  • $14,881
  • $14,313
  • $16,415
  • $19,562

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2024.

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Questions & Answers

  • What do all these numbers mean?

    All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2021-22 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2024.

  • What is the “Total Cost Per Year”?

    Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

    • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
    • Room and board (on campus)
    • Books and supplies
    • Other expenses (travel and personal)

    Click the View Details option under each school's total cost per year to see a detailed breakdown of its total cost of attendance.

  • How can I use this information?

    This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. The numbers show you what the average family in your income bracket paid at specific schools, after federal grants and institutional scholarships were awarded. Student loans are not included in these numbers. These figures are a good place to start, so you can begin your college financial planning with historical data and estimate what your costs might be, until you learn more about your specific situation.

  • Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

    Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

    1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will pay closer to full price at public colleges.
    2. Private colleges have a higher list price, but they offer more financial aid, to help make their net price more affordable compared to public colleges.

  • Where did this information come from?

    As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

  • What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

    Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

  • The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

    For many families, paying for college is not easy, but most families pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

    • College savings and investments
    • Payments from current income
    • Federal student Direct Loans
    • Federal parent PLUS Loans
    • Private loans
    • Scholarships
    • Tax planning
    • Student work

    The right options depend on your student and your family situation. If you plan ahead and choose the right strategies, you can potentially make college much more affordable, and you can potentially save thousands of dollars on college costs. To learn how, sign up for my free planning e-newsletter. It's loaded with tips, articles, and resources to help you plan and pay for college with proven financial strategies.

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