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Mississippi State University

Tuition
26,580
Students
25,193
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

25,193

Graduation Rate

63%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.32%

Apply

20,877

Accepted

15,934

Attend

3,751

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

Sat Range

1110 - 1410

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

$9,815

Out-of-State

$26,580

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,638

State/Local Grants

$2,551

Institutional/Scholarships

$11,086

Graduate

In-State

$9,815

Out-of-State

$26,580

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,485

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,293

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$6,146

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)

433

Average Assistance

$9,203

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

126

Average Assistance

$2,718

Academics

Graduation Rate63%

Student Faculty Ratio16:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Mechanical Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled25,193

Undergraduate

19,991

Graduate

5,202

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

    Yes

  • 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