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 that exists at the time the applicant submits their VMCAS application. In addition, 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 waiving any right to petition for a change in residency status for the purpose of calculating tuition.
Please be aware that the Office of the Registrar at Mississippi State University processes petitions for Mississippi residency. Applicants that wish to be considered a Mississippi resident must be certified prior to the submission of their VMCAS application. If not certified, the applicant will be placed within the non-resident pool for that particular application cycle.
An admitted applicant's status will not change for his or her entire MSU CVM veterinary medical educational period.
MSU CVM reserves the right to decline admission or rescind an offer of admission if a candidate is found to have falsified or concealed pertinent requested information at any point during the admissions process.
