Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Mississippi State, Mississippi |
| Online | msstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, Mississippi State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,707 prospective students applied, and 13,478 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,388 enrolled in the school. 18,862 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,224 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,110 plus fees of $110. Mississippi State is ranked 460 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mississippi State is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#460 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#148 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#152 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1280 |
| ACT | 21/30 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Mississippi Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $110 |
| Room and Board | $10,630 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,460 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $110 |
| Room and Board | $10,630 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,140 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 17% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| General Studies | 6% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176080 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi State University.
Current students may use the Mississippi State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.