Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State, founded in 1878, is a comprehensive, public, land-grant university, the largest in Mississippi. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, Education, Engineering, Forest Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. The university is particularly noted for its strengths in engineering and scientific agriculture. It is home to one of 27 engineering research centers designated by the National Science Foundation and ranks 61st among public universities in science and engineering research. MSU was one of five colleges and universities to receive the 1998 Truman Foundation Honor Institution Award for success in producing Truman Scholarship winners. The university offers one of four professional golf management degree programs sanctioned by the Professional Golfer's Association, and it offers the nation's only geosciences degree program with an emphasis in broadcast meteorology. Its 4,200-acre campus is located in Starkville, 16 miles west of Columbus.
Website: www.msstate.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 73% of 13,817 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.43
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
21-28 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $24,871
Out-of-state: $39,561 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $8,560
Out-of-state: $23,250 - Room and Board
- $9,764
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 54%
- Average Freshman Award
- $14,597
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,438
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 970
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 30% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes
Campus Life
- Mississippi State Population
- 21,869
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students in College Housing
- 27% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bulldog
- Sororities
- 17% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 14% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
20.6% Black/African-American
2.8% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.5% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students
- 1.2% from 49 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 79.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 31.5%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 47%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 28.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 1 | |
Social Studies | 1 | 2 |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives | 1 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 75 B.S. Hood Drive
- City, State, Zip
- Mississippi State, MS 39762
- Phone
- (662) 325-2224
- Fax
- (662) 325-3299
- admit@msstate.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $40
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student cannot defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 73% of 13,817 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 72% of 7,638 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 75% of 6,179 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 5,500 (54%) of 10,144 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 2,752 (50%) of 5,488 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 2,748 (59%) of 4,656 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.43
- 3.75 and Above
- 34%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 16%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 14%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 14%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 16%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
21-28 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 17%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 40%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 39%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 5%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 25%
Top quarter: 54%
Top half: 82% - National Merit Scholar
- 1%
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $24,871
Out-of-state: $39,561 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $8,560
Out-of-state: $23,250 - Room and Board
- $9,764
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $5,292
- Payment Plans
- Prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- financialaid@saffairs.msstate.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002423 |
Free |
State Aid Form |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,000 (84.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,520 (83.3%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,491 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 537 (30.1%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 54%
- Average Award
- $14,597
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,420 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,778
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,513 (70.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,152
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 337 (14.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 934 (28.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,800
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 12,575 (73.3%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 10,880 (86.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 10,603 (98.3%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2,195 (24.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 56%
- Average Award
- $14,124
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 9,554 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,477
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 7,520 (76.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,965
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 770 (7.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 3,717 (22.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,499
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 56%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,438
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 10.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Agriculture, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major, Junior Miss, Leadership, Memberships
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $3,719
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Management
- Criminology
- Culinary Science/Culinology
- Economics, General
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Insurance
- Interior Architecture
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Poultry Science
- Psychology, General
- Real Estate
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Engineering, Interdisciplinary studies, Parks and recreation
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 970
- Part-Time Faculty
- 172
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 68%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 30% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 31% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 546,614
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1000
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts, Master of Science in Instructional Technology, Master of Science in Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Engineering, Master of Agribusiness Management, Master of Public Policy Administration, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts in Teaching
Master's Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- History
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Nutrition
- Operations Research
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Veterinary Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- History
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Nutrition
- Operations Research
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
Location and Setting
- Mississippi State Population
- 21,869
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 4,200 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 32.7 average low in January, 90.6 average high in September
- Rain
- 112 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Starkville
- Nearest Train Station
- 84 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood (Tuscaloosa-87)
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 27% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 73%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- bicycle patrols, crime prevention program, RAD program, general law enforcement services
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bulldog
- School Colors
- Maroon and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | |
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, bowling, equestrian sports, football, golf, racquetball, riflery, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student association, black student alliance, residence hall association, fashion board, campus activities board
- Sororities
- 17% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 14% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 18,312
- Women
- 9,070 (49.5%)
- Men
- 9,242 (50.5%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 16,803
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
20.6% Black/African-American
2.8% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.5% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.2% from 49 countries
- Average Age
- 22
- All Graduate Students
- 3,571
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 79.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 31.5%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 54.4%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 60.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 47%
- Average Starting Salary
- 47%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 28.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 2.9%
Engineering 1.9%
Arts and Sciences 1.3%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 2.5%
Other 2.4%
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