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Overview
Originally founded as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi, Mississippi State University is a 4-year public university in eastern Mississippi. MSU is home to eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition, MSU fulfills its designation as a land-grant college through extensive agricultural research at the MAFES H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center and R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Center. Throughout the year, Mississippi State schedules a number of all-campus activities such as Super Bulldog Weekend and the Bulldog Bash, the largest free outdoor concert in the state.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$16,402
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1246
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,202 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,637 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,902 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,532
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,638
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,086
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2551
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,638
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$96,336,048
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$34,612,783
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,470
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$218
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,377
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,485
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
20877
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1909
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
84%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1246
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,657
Total Number of Undergrads
18,230
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
106
Faculty Overview
0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
94
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
515
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
27%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
33%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
230
Total Female Athletes
138
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
18
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Mississippi State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,400
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Tuscaloosa
Memphis
Atlanta
Florence
Top 5 Employers
Mississippi State University
United States Air Force
International Paper
AT&T
BancorpSouth
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$218
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