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Is Mississippi State a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$135,180 Avg Total Cost

Mississippi State University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Mississippi State is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 30% National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Good Price

Mississippi State University is ranked #583 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Mississippi State University is a good value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced competitively based on the quality of the education provided.

National Value Ranking  583 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  73.98 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $135,180 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State will cost you about $135,180. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $30,040 and a typical 4.5 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,040
Average Years to Graduate4.5
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$135,180

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Mississippi State student takes 4.5 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Mississippi State degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$72,477 In-State With Aid
$171,338 Avg Cost No Aid
4.5 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Mississippi State value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$171,338#0F
All Students$135,180#583B
Only Students Receiving Aid$127,247#607B
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$116,568#F
All Students$80,415#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$72,477#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Mississippi.

About 98% of Mississippi State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Mississippi State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Mississippi State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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