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64.8%Acceptance
$7,912Tuition
1,326Students
22%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$31,919Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,912
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,912
Average Net Price
$11,812
Students Receiving Financial Aid
59.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,112
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,956
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,024
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,413
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$301/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
59.6%

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 $11,034
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,613
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,074
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,513
$110,001+ $10,335

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $18,024 sticker price at Mississippi Valley State University. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,034 after aid, while those from the highest-income families ($110,000+) actually pay even less at $10,335. Over four years, that means total costs range from about $41,000 to $44,000, making this one of the most affordable college options in the country. The same tuition rate applies whether you're from Mississippi or anywhere else.

Graduates typically leave with $28,413 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $301. That's manageable compared to median earnings of $31,919 ten years after graduation, though only 36% of borrowers are successfully paying down their loans. Nearly 60% of students receive Pell Grants, and the school primarily serves students from lower-income families. The best deal goes to out-of-state students, who pay the same low rate as Mississippi residents.

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