Known for business — excellent value
Mississippi State University is a public institution in Mississippi State with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1220, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 18.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,513 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,501.
Established
1878
Motto
"Learning, Service, Research"
Mascot
Bully the Bulldog
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Division I of the NCAA
Division
Division I
76%Acceptance
1220SAT Avg
18,092Students
16:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$51,513Earnings 10yr
$15,501Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1220
Reading & WritingMid: 580
570690
MathMid: 575
540720
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2129
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,815
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,580
Room & Board$12,293
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$26,922
Average Net Price$15,501
Median Debt at Graduation$22,142
Monthly Payment (10yr)$235
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,968
$30–48K$12,879
$48–75K$16,750
$75–110K$19,608
$110K+$20,463
Programs (344)
Student Body
Undergrads
18,092
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 74%
Black 15%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate62.9%
Freshman Retention82.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,487
8 Years$46,795
10 Years$51,513
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,700
Men
$56,000
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia