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Mississippi State University

Acceptance Rate 75.19 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $26,580
($9,815)
Student Population 22,649
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,374

Academic Overview

Mississippi State University Campus, Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State University is a public, four-years institute located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,815 for Mississippi residents and $26,580 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,815 for Mississippi residents and $26,580 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,649 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.19% and the graduation rate is 63% last year.
The salary after graduation from Mississippi State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Mississippi State's tuition & fees is $9,815 for Mississippi residents and $26,580 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,815 for in-state students and $26,580 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Mississippi ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,815$26,580
Graduate$9,815$26,580
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Mississippi State. The acceptance rate of Mississippi State is 75.19% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.78%. The average graduation rate is 63% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,374 and 93% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,649 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Mississippi State University is 75.19 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.19%
Graduation Rate for Mississippi State University is 63 %
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate for Mississippi State University is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Mississippi State University is 22,649
Student Population
22,649
Student to Faculty Ratio for Mississippi State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,374 at Mississippi State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,374

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressLee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone662-325-2323
WEBhttps://www.msstate.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.admissions.msstate.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www.msstate.edu/future-students/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.sfa.msstate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/msu/start
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
Disability Servicehttps://www.drc.msstate.edu/

Offered Degrees

Mississippi State offers 287 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's950
Master's942
Doctorate (Research)960
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Mississippi State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,333)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,368)

Veterans Benefits

Mississippi State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges