The University of Mississippi's published cost of attendance is $28,660, but need-based aid shifts what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $8,945, middle-income families pay around $14,794, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,313.
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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) | $28,660 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,600 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,346 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,314 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,945 |
| $30–48k | $9,217 |
| $48–75k | $14,794 |
| $75–110k | $18,573 |
| $110k+ | $21,313 |
The University of Mississippi's published cost of attendance is $28,660, but need-based aid shifts what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $8,945, middle-income families pay around $14,794, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,313. Azimuth ranks University of Mississippi #313 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 group pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Mississippi participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the spread between low- and middle-income net prices reflects meaningful need-based grant support for qualifying students. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA, and the university draws on a mix of Pell Grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships to reduce out-of-pocket costs. For a fuller picture of how sticker price and net price diverge, see the net price illusion. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,387; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,243, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Mississippi earn a median of $66,243 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 70.7th percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,976 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the University of Mississippi in the 80.8th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks the University of Mississippi #282 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 81.0th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects Business's dominance, with 23% of graduates concentrated in Business programs. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing is the largest program by cohort scale and earnings impact, graduating 327 students with median earnings of $87,701. Azimuth ranks Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing #98 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with graduates earning 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field.
