Mississippi State, MS
$8,070
$21,690
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details73%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 10,144 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,673 |
| Total Received | 13,817 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| SAT | 1480 |
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| ACT | 2220 |
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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 |
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| 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
| Application fee | $40
(waived through SAT Reasoning/ACT waivers signed by secondary school counselor) |
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| 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
John Dickerson
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
P: 662 325-2224
F: 662 325-1678
admit@msstate.edu
| Tuition | $8,070 |
| Room & board | $4,807 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $14,077 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $14,785 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $-708 |
60%
$14,785
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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Transfer applicants accepted
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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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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| 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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