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Mississippi State University

📍 Mississippi State, Mississippi🏛️ Town Setting👥 18,397 Undergrads🔗 www.msstate.edu

Overview

Mississippi State University is a large public research university in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It enrolls about 18,397 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $51,513 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,219

560–670

Net Price

$17,595

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

67%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$51,513

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

SAT Average

1,219

ACT Composite

21–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200560 – 670 (mid 50%)800

Math

200540 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,202

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$27,637

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$29,267

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,595

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$14,332
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,372
$48,001 – $75,000	$18,671
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,704
$110,001 +	$22,987

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

38.7%

Academics & Programs

Mississippi State University offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

19.6%

Engineering

15.5%

Interdisciplinary Studies

7.6%

Education

7.5%

Psychology

7.3%

Agriculture

6.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

67%

On-Time (4yr)

46%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$43,487

8 years

$46,795

10 years

$51,513

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

73.1%

White

72.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

72.5%

Black or African American

15.8%

Asian

1.7%

Hispanic / Latino

4.6%

Two or more races

2.8%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

50.8%

Men

49.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mississippi State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1219.

How much does Mississippi State University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,202, and out-of-state is $27,637. Average net price after financial aid is $17,595.

What is Mississippi State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Mississippi State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 67%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.