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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS β€’ public β€’ I | SEC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 19,891 β€’ Total: 25,234
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
Address
Lee Boulevard
Mississippi State, MS
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 9,780 (49.2%) β€’ Female: 10,111 (50.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 327 1.6%
Black/African American 3,107 15.6%
Hispanic/Latino 845 4.2%
White 14,491 72.9%
Two or More Races 538 2.7%
International 257 1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
76.3%
15,934 admitted from 20,877 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 570-690
Math: 540-720
Total: 1110-1410
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
21-29
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
β€”
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
62.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
42.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
83.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$24,154
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$41,589
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $10,052
Out-of-state: $27,487
Room & Board
$12,902
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,332
$30,001-48,000 $14,372
$48,001-75,000 $18,671
$75,001-110,000 $20,704
$110,001+ $22,987
Students Receiving Pell Grants
83%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
SEC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
GPA 3.0+ / ACT 21+ / SAT 1060+
In-State Awards
$4,000-$48,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$6,000-$96,000/yr
19 automatic scholarships (27 total)
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