MVSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,068

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Valley State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,068

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mississippi Valley State University was $10,320. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MVSU

MVSU net price calculator

$10,320

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average	$13,768
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MVSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,320	$744 (7%)	$10,014		$16,057		$8,216
2021	$11,064	$960 (8%)	$10,525	$13,424	$14,467	$6,689	$6,652
2020	$12,024	$256 (2%)	$16,385	$16,415	$16,270	$18,741
2019	$11,768	$200 (2%)	$15,842	$16,135	$16,190	$15,850	$14,673
2018	$11,968	$377 (3%)	$13,216	$13,502	$6,851	$15,553
2017	$11,591	$6,296 (119%)	$12,684	$12,394	$14,259	$15,445	-
2016	$5,295	$1,708 (24%)	$11,435	$12,077	$12,149	$9,786	$10,850
2015	$7,003	$3,404 (33%)	$6,659	$9,475	$3,008	$678	$1,133
2014	$10,407	--	$10,705	$10,162	$11,219	$14,941	$15,275

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mississippi Valley State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,070	$149	$7,068	$12,602	$2,400
2021	$21,921	No change	$6,746	$13,175	$2,000
2020	$21,921	$230 (1%)	$6,746	$13,175	$2,000
2019	$22,151	$2,078 (10%)	$6,550	$13,601	$2,000
2018	$20,073	$1,115 (6%)	$6,422	$11,651	$2,000
2017	$18,958	$1,543 (8%)	$5,936	$11,022	$2,000
2016	$20,501	$1,018 (5%)	$5,936	$12,565	$2,000
2015	$19,483	$331 (2%)	$5,916	$11,567	$2,000
2014	$19,152	$539 (3%)	$5,916	$11,236	$2,000
2013	$18,613	--	$5,703	$10,910	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does MVSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 944 dormitories available to its students at $4,386 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MVSU is $487 per month.
Does MVSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MVSU for one academic year is $3,612, which works out to $401 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MVSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MVSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,680

If living off-campus, with family: $5,415

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,610
How much is MVSU application fees?: MVSU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MVSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mississippi Valley State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$289	$433
For out-of-state students	$289	$433

Housing and Meal

Mississippi Valley State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Mississippi Valley State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,612	$4,386	N/A	21	944
2021	$3,612	$4,386	N/A	21	1,178
2020	$3,612	$4,386	N/A	21	1,015
2019	$3,506	$4,258	N/A	21	1,015
2018	$3,506	$4,258	N/A	21	1,041
2017	$3,339	$4,055	N/A	21	1,041
2016	$3,241	$3,936	N/A	21	991

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mississippi Valley State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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