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$3,960Tuition
1,497Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,227Earnings
#14 in MississippiPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,660
Average Net Price
$3,057
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$4,450
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,500
Books & Supplies
$440
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,850
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
55.3%

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 $2,489
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,289
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,496
$75,001 – $110,000 $4,748

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Cost Overview

Families at Southwest Mississippi Community College pay far less than the sticker price suggests. The average net cost is just $3,057 per year. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay only $2,489 annually, while middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) pay $3,289. Even families earning up to $75,000 typically pay around $5,496 per year.

Over two years, total costs range from roughly $5,000 to $11,000 depending on family income. More than half of students receive Pell Grants, covering most expenses for qualifying families. The school awards $781,548 in athletic scholarships across 10 sports programs. With a 91.7% employment rate and median earnings of $33,227 within ten years, graduates typically earn enough to justify the investment.

Rural Mississippi families get the best deal here. In-state students make up 90.85% of enrollment, and the college serves as an affordable stepping stone for career training or transfer to four-year universities.

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