by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Mississippi, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi stood at $9,772 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $28,600. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $160 in-state and $160 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,612 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Total | $9,772 | $28,600 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will University of Mississippi charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how University of Mississippi tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Mississippi sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the University of Mississippi Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Mississippi has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,934 | $25,776 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,072 | $26,292 |
| One Year Ago | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,612 | $28,440 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Ole Miss has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $30,327 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.62%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,027. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.40%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $29,571.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,027 | $29,571 |
| In 2 Years | $10,289 | $30,575 |
| In 3 Years | $10,558 | $31,613 |
| In 4 Years | $10,834 | $32,686 |
| In 5 Years | $11,117 | $33,795 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $124,445, or about $41,708 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Mississippi, visit the University of Mississippi Financial Aid page.
