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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

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Overview

Student Population
23,086
Mississippi State University overview
Location Mississippi State, Mississippi
Online msstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Mississippi State University overview
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.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
9/10
Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for Mississippi State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
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SAT 1030/1280
ACT 21/30
GPA 3.58
Applications Accepted
76.1% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Mississippi Resident Tuition
$9,110
In State Costs for Mississippi State University
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
$24,790
Out of State Costs for Mississippi State University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$47,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Mississippi State University students
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.

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