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Mississippi State University

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$26,460,
Sticker Price
Cost of Attendance
$15,891
Net Price
Cost of Attendance
$22,142
Median Debt
Cost of Attendance

Costs

In-State
Tuition
$9,220
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Room & Board
$10,630
Other
$5,410
Total
$26,460
Out-of-State
Tuition
$24,900
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Room & Board
$10,630
Other
$5,410
Total
$42,140

Since Mississippi State is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Mississippi State is $26,460 for in-state students in MS, and $42,140 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.


It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.

Midwest Student Tuition Exchange

Mississippi State is in a state that participates in the Midwest Student Exchange. That means that if you are a resident of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, you may qualify for discounted tuition at Mississippi State. This program applies to both private and public institutions, although the discount at private institutions is lower. Check their website for more information on eligibility and what your discount would be.

Mississippi State University Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at Mississippi State University need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.


The FAFSA code for Mississippi State University is 002423.


If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.

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Pell Grants at Mississippi State University

29% of students at Mississippi State University receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Mississippi State University.


You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Mississippi State students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:


Mississippi State University Financial Aid Resources

If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Mississippi State or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!


Here’s how you can get in touch:


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