2022-23 Academic Catalog

Tuition, Fees, and Exemptions

This is an archived copy of the 2022-23 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.msstate.edu.

Tuition & Required Fees (T&RF)

Tuition and Required Fees are assessed on a per-credit-hour basis at the prevailing rates as determined by the Institutions of Higher Learning, the governing board of the University.  These rates are applicable at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

For Tuition and Required Fee information, access https://www.controller.msstate.edu/accountservices/tuition/ and select the applicable tab.

  • Starkville Campus Graduate
  • Distance Education
  • Meridian Campus

T&RF Relative to Student Activities

All students, by payment of Tuition & Required Fees, are eligible for use of facilities, participation in intramural sports, admission to intercollegiate athletic events, student health services (Starkville students only) and other miscellaneous activities. These fees are applicable regardless of the method of course instruction (i.e., traditional, online, distance, etc.).

Course Participation Fees

Fees in addition to Tuition & Required Fees are associated with some courses which require the use of special equipment, facilities or materials. These fees, which vary by course, will be charged as part of registration.

Schedule Change Fees

Please see http://www.registrar.msstate.edu/Calendars/academiccal.html and access information by the applicable term.

Graduate Student Financial Information

Additional information regarding tuition and fees, cost of living, assistantships, and other relevant information is found on the Graduate School website at https://www.grad.msstate.edu/tuition/fees/.

International Student Charges

All international students are assessed an Administrative Programming fee of $100.00 each fall, spring, and summer term.  Sponsored international students whose programs of study are administered through the International Services are assessed an additional fee of $200.00 each fall, spring, and summer term.  Health insurance for international students will be assessed at the prevailing rate for the fall semester and for the spring/summer semester.  All international students are required to purchase the International Health Insurance unless an acceptable, alternative policy can be proven and accepted by International Services, preferably prior to registration.  Health insurance charges will not be removed after the 10th class day.