73%
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| Accepted | 10,144 |
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| Declined | + 3,673 |
| Total Received | 13,817 |
| SAT | 1480 |
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| ACT | 2220 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
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Mississippi State University, founded in 1878, is a comprehensive, public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Arts, and Design, Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Forest Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. Its 4,200-acre campus is located in Starkville, 24 miles west of Columbus.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 21,883 |
| Established in | 1878 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
4,200-acre rural campus in Starkville (population: 25,570), 120 miles from Jackson; branch campuses in Meridian and Vicksburg and at Stennis Space Center. Served by bus; major airport serves Jackson; smaller airport serves Columbus (16 miles); train serves Greenwood (84 miles). School operates transportation to Jackson, Meridian, Stennis Space Center, and Vicksburg.
Mississippi State University
P.O. Box 6018
Mississippi State, MS 39762
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| Application fee | $40
(waived through SAT Reasoning/ACT waivers signed by secondary school counselor) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
ACT only Required |
73%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 10,144 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,673 |
| Total Received | 13,817 |
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Secondary school record
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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John Dickerson
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
P: 662 325-2224
F: 662 325-1678
admit@msstate.edu
60%
$14,785
| Tuition | $8,650 |
| Room & board | $5,292 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $15,142 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $14,785 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $357 |
Need-based
| Federal | $27,227,037 |
| State | $7,605,022 |
| Institutional | $20,476,251 |
| Other external | $5,288,735 |
| Total | $60,597,045 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $2,468,081 |
| Institutional | $20,281,931 |
| Other external | $1,367,292 |
| Total | $24,117,304 |
|---|
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State aid form
September 15
FAFSA
State aid form
Other
P: 662 325-2450
F: 662 325-0702
financialaid@saffairs.msstate.edu
Paul McKinney
Director of Student Financial Aid
financialaid@saffairs.msstate.edu
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Badminton, Ballroom Dance, Basketball, Bass Fishing, Cricket, Disc Golf, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Paintball, Power Lifting, Racquetball, Rodeo, Rugby, Scuba Diving, Shooting Sports, Soccer, Softball Cricket, Softball, Table Tennis, Taido Karate, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Waterskiing/wakeboarding, Yoga/mediatation
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Jon Cohen (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email
Leversa Carr (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director/swa
email
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79%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 48 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Nepal South Korea Vietnam Yemen |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Julie Jordan
Interim Executive Director, International Institute
662 325-2399
julie.jordan@rcu.msstate.edu
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