by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Mississippi State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University were $10,202 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $27,637. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $150 in-state and $150 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,052 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Total | $10,202 | $27,637 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does Mississippi State University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Mississippi State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mississippi State University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Mississippi State University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Mississippi State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,110 | $24,790 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,248 | $25,294 |
| One Year Ago | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,052 | $27,487 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Mississippi State has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $28,742 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.44%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,552. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $28,615.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,552 | $28,615 |
| In 2 Years | $10,914 | $29,628 |
| In 3 Years | $11,289 | $30,677 |
| In 4 Years | $11,676 | $31,763 |
| In 5 Years | $12,077 | $32,888 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $120,683, versus roughly $44,431 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Mississippi State University, visit the Mississippi State University Financial Aid page.
