Mississippi College's published cost of attendance is $41,214. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $25,984, middle-income families pay around $27,601, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,757.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $41,214 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,500 |
| Room and Board | $16,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,502 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,712 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,984 |
| $30–48k | $25,743 |
| $48–75k | $27,601 |
| $75–110k | $29,083 |
| $110k+ | $29,757 |
Mississippi College's published cost of attendance is $41,214. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $25,984, middle-income families pay around $27,601, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,757. Azimuth ranks Mississippi College #989 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mississippi College structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the institution works to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of institutional scholarships, federal aid, and student borrowing. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding the difference between published cost and net price is essential when evaluating long-term financial outcomes. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,510; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,434, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Mississippi College earn median 4-year earnings of $55,434, placing Mississippi College in the 30.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,069 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mississippi College in the 36.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mississippi College #990 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mississippi College's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 123 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,374, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 67 students with median 4-year earnings of $48,861, while Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $49,370 across 60 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's outcomes in fields where employer demand remains steady and career pathways lead to stable, middle-class earnings trajectories.
