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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mississippi State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1220

Reading & WritingMid: 580
570690
MathMid: 575
540720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2129

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1220

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,501

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,324

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

118

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (344)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#214
Forbes
#242
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#254

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

84Low

Estimated from MS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
219 mi(380 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
254 mi(440 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
254 mi(440 min)

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