# Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/mississippi-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 20,877 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 15,934 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–670 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–680 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,713 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,781 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,042 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,564 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,211 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,859 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,032 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 18,397 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 69% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,296 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 (FY2024) |

## What Mississippi State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 176080. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology