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Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi

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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

18,008
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
51%
 
Enrolled male students
49%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
74%
 
Adjuncts
26%
 
Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student/teacher ratio
$9,248
In-state tuition cost
$25,294
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Rolling
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

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%

Great Teaching

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

Vibrant Communities

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

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

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

Visit MSU Online

msstate.edu

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