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29.9%Acceptance
$8,549Tuition
2,290Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,421Earnings
#4 in MississippiPublic4-yearNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,549
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,549
Average Net Price
$14,040
Students Receiving Financial Aid
77.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,255
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,255
Books & Supplies
$1,672
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,476
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
70.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
77.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,010
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,640
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,450
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,658
$110,001+ $12,089

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $14,040 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,010 per year, while those making $48,000-$75,000 face $16,450 annually. Over four years, expect total costs between $52,000 and $66,000.

Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of $286. That represents about 9% of the typical graduate's $36,421 median salary ten years out. Nearly three-quarters of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's mission to serve low-income students. Only 17% receive institutional grants averaging $9,116.

Low-income families get the strongest deal here. The combination of substantial federal aid and identical in-state and out-of-state tuition rates means families earning less than $48,000 pay roughly the same regardless of where they live. Higher-income families actually pay less than middle-income students due to merit aid patterns.

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