Tuition & net price

How much does Mississippi State University cost?

Published tuition is $10,202 in-state and $27,637 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $29,267 a year. After aid, families pay between $14,332 and $22,987 depending on income.

In-state tuition$10,202before aid
Out-of-state$27,637before aid
Lowest net price$14,332families under $30k
Highest net price$22,987families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $14,332 49%
$30,001–$48,000 $14,372 49%
$48,001–$75,000 $18,671 64%
$75,001–$110,000 $20,704 71%
Over $110,000 $22,987 79%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
29%
Take federal loans
39%
Typical repayment
$235/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Mississippi.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
University of Mississippi $9,772 $28,600 $28,660 $8,945
Belhaven University $30,250 $30,250 $39,793 $10,551
University of Southern Mississippi $9,998 $11,998 $26,566 $19,867
Jackson State University $8,965 $11,965 $32,415 $22,869
Millsaps College $44,680 $44,680 $60,061 $24,215
Delta State University $8,605 $8,605 $22,445 $12,223

Mississippi State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Mississippi State University?
Published tuition is $10,202 for in-state students and $27,637 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Mississippi State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $14,332 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $22,987.
What is the total cost of attendance at Mississippi State University?
$29,267 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Mississippi State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $51,513 ten years after starting, against $22,142 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.