Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) determines financial aid eligibility and includes both direct and indirect costs. Direct Costs (Tuition/Fees, Housing, and Food), are billed by the university and may be charged to the student. Indirect Costs (Books, Transportation, and Personal), are not billed but are factored into the COA to reflect the full cost of attending college.
**Beginning Fall 2025: Enrolled hours over 16 are assessed additional overload tuition and non-resident fee (if applicable) at the prevailing per-credit-hour cost. Capital Improvement and Student Activity Fees are capped at the per semester cost. Tuition and Fee Information
**The Bulldog Book Bundle can be either a Direct or Indirect Cost. Undergraduate students are automatically enrolled, making it a direct cost, but if they opt out, book expenses become an indirect cost as they must purchase materials separately. Learn More
2025-2026 Fall & Spring
Starkville Main Campus Meridian Campus MGCCC Campus
**You may be subject to pay other fees that are determined by your course of study, student status, or application for admission. Additional costs are listed below.
2025 Summer
Summer 2025- VetMed, Physician Assistant, & Nursing (AMSN)
**You may be subject to pay other fees that are determined by your course of study, student status, or application for admission. Additional costs are listed below.
Additional Costs
Mandatory Costs
- Course Materials
- Laboratory Fees
- Distance Fees
- Program Fees
- College Fees
- Overload Tuition
Optional Costs
- New Maroon Camp
- Athletic Tickets
- Greek Life
- Intramural Fees
- Campus Concerts
- Campus Parking