Fees Set To Rise For Some Mississippi Colleges

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Two Mississippi public universities are likely to increase student fees charged above tuition this fall, a growing trend among the schools.

The College Board Thursday approved the University of Southern Mississippi to add a $20-a-semester student activity fee and $35-a-semester capital improvement fee. The board also approved a $50-a-semester capital improvement fee for Jackson State University.

Board members must again approve the fees later.

USM becomes the fifth university to add a student activity fee in recent months, and its fee will be highest among the schools. The universities say student groups need more money for programs.

Facility fees began in fall 2013, changing the policy of generally charging for only tuition, room and board. All universities except Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University are now charging them.

Here’s a look at tuition and fees for two semesters (fall and spring), as well as the percentage change from the current academic year:

– Alcorn State: $6,386, up 3 percent.

– Delta State: $6,112, up 1.7 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee).

– Jackson State: $6,986, up 5.8 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee and $10-a-semester activities fee).

– Mississippi State: $7,502, up 5.1 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities charge and a $5-a-semester activities fee).

– Mississippi University for Women: $5,781, up 2.5 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee).

– Mississippi Valley State: $5,936, up 0.3 percent (includes a $10-a-semester activities fee).

– University of Mississippi: $7,454, up 5 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee and a $5-a-semester activities fee).

– University of Mississippi Medical Center: $7,344, up 5 percent.

– University of Southern Mississippi: $7,334, up 5.1 percent. (includes a $35-a-semester facilities fee and a $20-a-semester activities fee).

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