Debt accumulated from pursuing a DVM degree is a serious consideration for many interested in the field of veterinary medicine. At MSU CVM, we know scholarships and travel assistance programs can make a dramatic difference in a student’s ability to not only enroll in veterinary school but also graduate with finances in good order.
Thanks to the generosity and support of our alumni, friends and donors, MSU CVM is pleased to offer our students numerous significant scholarships, totaling more than $1.1 million each year, and this figure continues to grow.
The College offers scholarships for those:
- from certain areas of the state and country
- interested in certain areas of specialty
- with high academic achievement
- actively involved in animal health and service organizations
- and more.
Among our many impressive scholarships is the Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Scholarship, which provides a select group of up to 12 first-year students $25,000 or $50,000 based upon state of residency, grade point average, extracurricular activities and leadership potential.
Scholarships Offered by the CVM MSU Department of Financial Aid
Tuition and Fee Rates Academic Year 2024-2025
Effective Fall 2024 Semester through Summer 2025
Mississippi Resident Costs
| Semester Rate | Annual Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition | $13,412.31 | $26,824.62 |
| Technology Fee | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| University Fees | $1,209.70 | $2,419.40 |
| Total Charge to Student | $14,660 | $29,320 |
Non-Resident Costs
| Semester Rate | Annual Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition | $13,412.31 | $26,824.62 |
| Non-Resident Surcharge | $11,147 | $22,294 |
| Technology Fee | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| University Fees | $1,209.70 | $2,419.40 |
| Total Charge to Student | $25,807 | $51,614 |
All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
A 2% increase annually is anticipated.
The fourth year of study is a 3-semester year. Fourth-year students pay for 2 semesters.
Cost of Attendance for Mississippi State University is available at https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/cost.
Guidelines for Determination of Residency for the Purpose of Admission and Assessment of Tuition and Fees
Prior to the final acceptance for admission, each successful applicant must enter a contract with the MSU CVM in which the applicant agrees and obligates himself/herself to pay the tuition, fees and expenses applicable to the applicant's resident or non-resident status, as determined by the MSU CVM, that exists on the date the applicant the applicant matriculates (the date the applicant accepts admission); further, the applicant must agree and obligate himself/herself in the contract to continue to pay the tuition, fees and expenses during the applicant's entire MSU CVM DVM education experience that are applicable to that same initial status determination, thereby waving any right to petition for a change in residency status for the purpose of calculating tuition.
Please be aware that the Registrar's Office at Mississippi State University is the office that processes petitions for Mississippi residency. Applicants that wish to petition for Mississippi residency must do so prior to submission of their VMCAS application.
An admitted applicant's status will not change for his or her entire MSU CVM veterinary medical educational period.
