Tuition costs rise at Mississippi universities

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – You’ll be reaching deeper into your pocket book when it comes to paying for college this fall.

According to the College Board, 8 universities in Mississippi are raising up the cost for next year.

At Mississippi State, costs are going up by 4%. Next year, it’ll cost students $8,650, which includes a $100 facility fee and a $10 a year activities fee.

At Ole Miss, you can expect to pay $8,660 which is a 4.3% increase from this year.

At Mississippi University for Women, its tuition is rising up to almost 5%.

It’ll cost $6,940 in tuition including a $100 a year facilities fee.

Here’s a list of Mississippi’s 8 public universities that are raising up costs.

• Alcorn State University: $7,114, up 3%; includes $30-a-year activities fee.
• Delta State University: $7,246, up 5.6%; includes $120-a-year facilities fee and $50-a-year activities fee.
• Jackson State University: $8,026, up 5.3%; includes $105-a-year facilities fee and $70-a-year activities fee.
• Mississippi University for Women: $6,940, up 4.9%; includes $100-a-year facilities fee.
• Mississippi Valley State University: $6,550, up 2%; includes $20-a-year activities fee.
• University of Mississippi Medical Center: $8,433, up 2%.
• University of Southern Mississippi: $8,624, up 4%; includes $70-a-year facilities fee and $40-a-year activities fee.