New Fees And Tuition Costs Approved

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Fees and total costs will rise at four of Mississippi’s public universities in fall 2015 because of new student activities fees approved Thursday by the College Board. 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: $6,886, up 4.3 percent (includes a $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: $7,224, up 3.2 percent.

Source: State College Board.