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Mississippi State University

Tuition
27,637
Students
25,234
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

25,234

Graduation Rate

67%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.64%

Apply

23,346

Accepted

18,125

Attend

3,596

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1100 - 1350

ACT Range

21 - 29

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$10,202

Out-of-State

$27,637

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,068

State/Local Grants

$2,581

Institutional/Scholarships

$11,518

Graduate

In-State

$10,202

Out-of-State

$27,637

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$16,305

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,902

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$6,409

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

423

Average Assistance

$9,966

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

154

Average Assistance

$3,344

Academics

Graduation Rate67%

Student Faculty Ratio16:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Mechanical Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled25,234

Undergraduate

19,891

Graduate

5,343

Full-Time

84%

Part-Time

16%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.