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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.
Mission Statement
Quick Facts

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
- Agribusiness, Agricultural Business Operations Degree
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- Agricultural Economics Degree
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- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Degree
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- Agronomy and Crop Science Degree
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- Animal Sciences, General Degree
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- Food Science Degree
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- Horticultural Science Degree
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- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Degree
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- Poultry Science Degree
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Architecture
- Architecture Degree
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- Interior Architecture Degree
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- Landscape Architecture Degree
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Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biochemistry Degree
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- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
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- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
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- Construction Management Degree
- Campus
- Finance, General Degree
- Campus
- Management Information Systems, General Degree
- Online
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- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
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Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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Education
- Agricultural Teacher Education Degree
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- Business Teacher Education Degree
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- Educational, Instructional Technology Degree
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- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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- Music Teacher Education Degree
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- Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Campus
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical, Space Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Degree
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- Chemical Engineering Degree
- Campus
- Civil Engineering, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Computer Engineering, General Degree
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- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Engineering, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Industrial Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Petroleum Engineering Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies, Technicians, Other Degree
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- Industrial Technology, Technician Degree
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English Literature
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
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Foreign Language, Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Degree
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Health Professions
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Technologist Degree
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- Health, Health Care Administration, Management Degree
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- Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Degree
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History
- History, General Degree
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Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles, General Degree
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- Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences, General Degree
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- Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences Degree
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- Multi-, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree
- Online
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies Degree
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- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies Degree
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Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General Degree
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Natural Resources, Conservation
- Forest Sciences and Biology Degree
- Online
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- Natural Resources, Conservation, General Degree
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- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degree
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Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
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Personal/Culinary Services
- Culinary Science, Culinology Degree
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Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
- Philosophy Degree
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
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- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
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- Physics, General Degree
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Psychology
- Educational Psychology Degree
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- Psychology, General Degree
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Social Work Degree
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
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- Criminology Degree
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- Economics, General Degree
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- Political Science and Government, General Degree
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- Sociology Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Music, General Degree
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- Visual and Performing Arts, General Degree
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Master's Degree ProgramsMississippi State University offers 57 Master's Degree Programs
Agriculture
- Agricultural Business and Management, General Degree
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- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Degree
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Architecture
- Landscape Architecture Degree
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Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
- Botany, Plant Biology Degree
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- Zoology, Animal Biology, Other Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
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- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
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- Management Information Systems, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Taxation Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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- Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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Education
- Agricultural Teacher Education Degree
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- Community College Education Degree
- Online
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- Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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- Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Degree
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
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- Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
- Online
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- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Campus
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
- Online
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- Technical Teacher Education Degree
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Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical, Space Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Degree
- Campus
- Chemical Engineering Degree
- Campus
- Civil Engineering, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Engineering, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Engineering, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Industrial Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Online
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English Literature
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
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Foreign Language, Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Degree
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Health Professions
- Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology Degree
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History
- History, General Degree
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Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles, General Degree
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- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
- Campus
- Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences Degree
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Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General Degree
- Campus
- Statistics, General Degree
- Campus
Natural Resources, Conservation
- Forest Sciences and Biology Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Natural Resources, Conservation, General Degree
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- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degree
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- Wood Science and Wood Products, Pulp and Paper Technology Degree
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Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
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- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
- Campus
- Physics, General Degree
- Campus
Psychology
- Educational Psychology Degree
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- Psychology, General Degree
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Public Administration Degree
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Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
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- Political Science and Government, General Degree
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- Sociology Degree
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Doctorate Degree ProgramsMississippi State University offers 39 Doctorate Degree Programs
Agriculture
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Degree
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Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
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- Botany, Plant Biology Degree
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- Molecular Biology Degree
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- Toxicology Degree
- Campus
- Zoology, Animal Biology, Other Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
- Campus
Education
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree
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- Community College Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
- Campus
- Curriculum and Instruction Degree
- Campus
- Education, General Degree
- Campus
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
- Campus
- Elementary and Middle School Administration, Principalship Degree
- Campus
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Degree
- Campus
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Engineering, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Engineering, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Industrial Engineering Degree
- Online
- Campus
Health Professions
- Veterinary Medicine Degree
- Campus
- Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology Degree
- Campus
History
- History, General Degree
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Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
- Campus
- Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
- Campus
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences Degree
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- Systems Science and Theory Degree
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Mathematics and Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General Degree
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Natural Resources, Conservation
- Natural Resources, Conservation, General Degree
- Campus
Parks, Leisure Studues
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
- Campus
- Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree
- Campus
- Physics, General Degree
- Campus
Psychology
- Educational Psychology Degree
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- Psychology, General Degree
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Social Sciences
- Economics, General Degree
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- Political Science and Government, Other Degree
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- Sociology Degree
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Certificate ProgramsMississippi State University offers 1 Certificate Programs
Education
- Education, General Degree
- Campus
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%