Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
Academic excellence and boundless opportunities await at Mississippi State University. Discover a vibrant campus community that nurtures your potential and ignites your passion for learning. From the forefront of innovation in engineering to the intricacies of sustainable agriculture and agribusiness, MSU’s diverse range of programs empowers students to shape the future.
With a commitment to academic rigor, a supportive environment, and a spirit of collaboration, Mississippi State University opens doors to endless possibilities. Embark on an extraordinary educational journey that will enable you to make a lasting impact on the world.
Get to know Mississippi State University
College Highlights
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 482 | 10-19: 941 | 20-29: 743
30-39: 303 | 40-49: 201 | 50-99: 324 | 100+: 117
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 15%
White, non-Hispanic: 74%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 97%
Undergraduates: 32%
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Theme housing
Co-residential housing
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Academic GPA
Important
Class rank
Considered
Rigor of secondary school record | Standardized test scores | State residency
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 540 | 75th Percentile: 640
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 530 | 75th Percentile: 640
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT English
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 31
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $9,248
Tuition (out-of-state): $25,294
Fees: $150
Room: $6,822
Board: $4,368
Contact Mississippi State University
Contact Admissions
admissions.msstate.edu
(662) 325-2224
admit@msstate.edu
Campus Location
75 B.S. Hood Drive
Mississippi State, MS 39762