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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Mississippi State, MS. The 2019 average net price at Mississippi State University is $16,670. Acceptance rate is 56.92%. The school has a total enrollment of 21,974.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
Logo of Mississippi State University
Top Ranked
Location: Mississippi State, MS
Student Body: 21,974
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Public
Campus Type: Rural
Web Site: www.msstate.edu
Acceptance Rate: 56.92%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 56.92%
  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2021
  • International Students: < 1%
  • Application Fee: $40
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: $8,540
Out of State/International Tuition: $23,140
In State Grad Tuition: $8,540
Out of State Grad Tuition: $23,140
Room and Board: $9,815
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Other Fees: $110
Net Price In-District/State: $16,670
Net Price Out-of-State: n/a
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 3,565
  • Men / Women Ratio: 1,688 / 1,877
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 540 - 660
  • Median SAT Math Range: 530 - 670
  • Median ACT Range: 22 - 29
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 6
  • % of International Students: < 1%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 16
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Required
  • Recommendations: Not Considered
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Required
  • Portfolio: Not Considered

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Business, Management, Marketing: 17%
  • Engineering: 16%
  • Education: 9%
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: 7%
  • Biological, Biomedical Science: 6%

Academic Programs

Mississippi State University offers 191 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsMississippi State University offers 77 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
  • Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Technologist Degree
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    Program Details
  • Health, Health Care Administration, Management Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
History
Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Personal/Culinary Services
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsMississippi State University offers 57 Master's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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    Program Details
Education
  • Agricultural Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Community College Education Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Technical Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
Engineering
English Literature
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
  • Forest Sciences and Biology Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Natural Resources, Conservation, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degree
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    Program Details
  • Wood Science and Wood Products, Pulp and Paper Technology Degree
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    Program Details
Parks, Leisure Studues
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Doctorate Degree ProgramsMississippi State University offers 39 Doctorate Degree Programs
Agriculture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
  • Business Administration and Management, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Computer Science
Education
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Community College Education Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Curriculum and Instruction Degree
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    Program Details
  • Education, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration, Principalship Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Engineering
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
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    Program Details
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Certificate ProgramsMississippi State University offers 1 Certificate Programs
Education

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 58%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 63%
  • 1st Year Retention: 79%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $43,200
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 21,974
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 71%
  • Black Students: 19%
  • Non-resident, alien: 4%
  • Hispanic Students: 3%
  • Two or more races: 2%
  • Asian Students: 1%
  • Unknown: 1%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

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