Colleges in Mississippi
All 36 degree-granting colleges in Mississippi, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Mississippi is $40,600 per year — about $162,400 over a four-year degree.
All 36 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itawamba Community CollegePublicFulton · 2-year | $3,160 | $3,160 | Public |
| 2 | Coahoma Community CollegePublicHBCUClarksdale · 2-year | $3,353 | $3,353 | Public |
| 3 | Mississippi Delta Community CollegePublicMoorhead · 2-year | $3,380 | $3,380 | Public |
| 4 | Northwest Mississippi Community CollegePublicSenatobia · 2-year | $3,460 | $3,460 | Public |
| 5 | Pearl River Community CollegePublicPoplarville · 2-year | $3,500 | $3,500 | Public |
| 6 | Holmes Community CollegePublicGoodman · 2-year | $3,510 | $3,510 | Public |
| 7 | East Central Community CollegePublicDecatur · 2-year | $3,565 | $3,565 | Public |
| 8 | Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegePublicWesson · 2-year | $3,600 | $3,600 | Public |
| 9 | Southwest Mississippi Community CollegePublicSummit · 2-year | $3,600 | $3,600 | Public |
| 10 | East Mississippi Community CollegePublicScooba · 2-year | $3,740 | $3,740 | Public |
| 11 | Hinds Community CollegePublicRaymond · 2-year | $3,750 | $3,750 | Public |
| 12 | Meridian Community CollegePublicMeridian · 2-year | $3,811 | $3,811 | Public |
| 13 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePublicPerkinston · 2-year | $3,950 | $3,950 | Public |
| 14 | Jones County Junior CollegePublicEllisville · 2-year | $3,970 | $3,970 | Public |
| 15 | Northeast Mississippi Community CollegePublicBooneville · 2-year | $4,770 | $4,770 | Public |
| 16 | Southeastern Baptist CollegePrivateLaurel · Less than 2-year | $6,275 | $6,275 | Private nonprofit |
| 17 | Mississippi Valley State UniversityPublicHBCUItta Bena · Less than 2-year | $7,414 | $7,414 | Public |
| 18 | Mississippi University for WomenPublicColumbus · Less than 2-year | $7,866 | $7,866 | Public |
| 19 | Jackson State UniversityPublicHBCUJackson · Less than 2-year | $8,445 | $8,445 | Public |
| 20 | Alcorn State UniversityPublicHBCUAlcorn State · Less than 2-year | $8,549 | $8,549 | Public |
| 21 | Delta State UniversityPublicCleveland · Less than 2-year | $8,605 | $8,605 | Public |
| 22 | Wesley Biblical SeminaryPrivateRidgeland · Less than 2-year | $9,000 | $9,000 | Private nonprofit |
| 23 | University of MississippiPublicUniversity · Less than 2-year | $9,220 | $9,220 | Public |
| 24 | Mississippi State UniversityPublicMississippi State · Less than 2-year | $9,398 | $9,398 | Public |
| 25 | University of Southern MississippiPublicHattiesburg · Less than 2-year | $9,450 | $9,450 | Public |
| 26 | Rust CollegePrivateHBCUHolly Springs · Less than 2-year | $9,900 | $9,900 | Private nonprofit |
| 27 | Tougaloo CollegePrivateHBCUTougaloo · Less than 2-year | $10,735 | $10,735 | Private nonprofit |
| 28 | Strayer University-MississippiFor-profitJackson · Less than 2-year | $13,515 | $13,515 | Private for-profit |
| 29 | William Carey UniversityPrivateHattiesburg · Less than 2-year | $14,685 | $14,685 | Private nonprofit |
| 30 | Blue Mountain Christian UniversityPrivateBlue Mountain · Less than 2-year | $19,280 | $19,280 | Private nonprofit |
| 31 | Mississippi CollegePrivateClinton · Less than 2-year | $21,098 | $21,098 | Private nonprofit |
| 32 | Belhaven UniversityPrivateJackson · Less than 2-year | $28,375 | $28,375 | Private nonprofit |
| 33 | Millsaps CollegePrivateJackson · Less than 2-year | $43,760 | $43,760 | Private nonprofit |
| 34 | Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher LearningPublicJackson · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 35 | Concorde Career College-SouthavenFor-profitSouthaven · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 36 | Mississippi Community College BoardPublicJackson · 2-year | — | — | Public |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Mississippi?
Itawamba Community College in Fulton, at $3,160 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Coahoma Community College ($3,353), Mississippi Delta Community College ($3,380), Northwest Mississippi Community College ($3,460).
How much does college cost in Mississippi?
The median published in-state tuition is $7,414 per year across 33 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Mississippi to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.