Cheapest colleges in Mississippi
15 colleges ranked by net price after aid
The 15 most affordable four-year colleges in Mississippi have an average net price of $16,248 per year — the typical amount families actually pay after grants and scholarships. Costs run from $8,751 at Rust College up to $25,291 at Millsaps College. 8 are public institutions and 7 are private.
| # | College | Type | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Median earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | Private | $8,751 | 35% | $32,275 |
| 2 | Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS | Public | $11,812 | 51% | $31,919 |
| 3 | University of Mississippi University, MS | Public | $13,164 | 98% | $50,994 |
| 4 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | Public | $13,198 | 100% | $46,128 |
| 5 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | Public | $13,778 | 100% | $41,991 |
| 6 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | Public | $14,040 | 25% | $36,421 |
| 7 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | Public | $14,224 | 99% | $44,140 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Public | $15,501 | 76% | $51,513 |
| 9 | Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | Private | $15,663 | 53% | $34,724 |
| 10 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | Private | $17,052 | 58% | $43,087 |
| 11 | Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS | Private | $18,062 | 100% | $40,421 |
| 12 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | Public | $20,191 | 91% | $39,060 |
| 13 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | Private | $20,911 | 49% | $47,485 |
| 14 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | Private | $22,078 | 53% | $46,440 |
| 15 | Millsaps College Jackson, MS | Private | $25,291 | 49% | $53,848 |
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