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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,781
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $54,296
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Mississippi State University is a public college in Mississippi State, MS with 18,397 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1219 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,781 per year ($17,042 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,296 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 20,877
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,934
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–670
200800
SAT Math540–680
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What Mississippi State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,713
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,604
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,736
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,042
- $30–48k$15,564
- $48–75k$18,211
- $75–110k$20,859
- $110k+$24,032
Get a personal estimate with Mississippi State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $54,296
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 18,397
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White73%
- Hispanic5%
- Black16%
- Asian2%
Mississippi State University FAQ
What is Mississippi State University's acceptance rate?+
Mississippi State University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1219.
What ACT score do you need for Mississippi State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is Mississippi State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Mississippi State University?+
In Fall 2023, 20,877 students applied to Mississippi State University and 15,934 were admitted; 3,751 enrolled.
Does Mississippi State University consider legacy status?+
No. Mississippi State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Mississippi State University require an essay?+
Mississippi State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Mississippi State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,713 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,781.
What is Mississippi State University's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176080 · How we use this data
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