About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Casey Malone
Admissions Counselor/Campus Visits
Admissions Counselor/Campus Visits
Address
P. O. Box 6334
Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334
Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334
Phone
(662) 325-7050
Email
admit@msstate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Scott Field Stadium
Dudy Noble Field
Humphrey Coliseum
Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore
Sanderson Student Recreation Center
Dudy Noble Field
Humphrey Coliseum
Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore
Sanderson Student Recreation Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Cotton District
Highway 12 West Shopping Plaza
Starkville Community Theatre
Hollywood Premier Cinema
Miss. Horse Park, Agricenter, and Fairgrounds
Highway 12 West Shopping Plaza
Starkville Community Theatre
Hollywood Premier Cinema
Miss. Horse Park, Agricenter, and Fairgrounds
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(662) 325-7050
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(662) 325-7050
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
contact for details
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
-Local area shuttle service associated with MSU
-Golden Triangle Reg. Airport- Columbus, MS
-Amtrak Passenger Train - Tuscaloosa, AL
-Jackson Int'l Airport - Jackson, MS
-Birmingham Int'l Airport - Birmingham, AL
-Memphis Int'l Airport - Memphis, TN
Driving Instructions to Campus
Driving directions can be easily obtained by using mapquest.com. Mississippi State University is located just outside of Starkville, MS. Major highways leading to the area are Hwy 82 and Hwy 12. Highways 25 and 45 alternate both connect to Hwy 82. Exit signs are given for Mississippi State University from Hwy 82.
Local Accommodations
1. Herbert Hall -- affordable on-campus short-term housing for commuting students, visitors, and special guests
2. Days Inn and Suites: 119 Highway 12
Tel.662-324-5555
3. Comfort Suites: 801 Russell Street
Tel. 662-324-9595
4. The Hotel Chester: 101 N. Jackson St.
Tel. 866-325-5005 www.suitedreams.com
5. Holiday Inn Express: 110 Highway 12
Tel. 662-324-0076
6. Microtel: 1121 Highway 82 East
Tel. 662-615-0700
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 20,832
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 720
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1105 - 1210
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 29
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Flexible
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
1,458
with Terminal Degree
1,041
758
Men
700
Women
315
Minority
75
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
104%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
Agricultural Economics.
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Food Science.
Horticultural Science.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping.
Plant Sciences, General.
Poultry Science.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
Interior Architecture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Computational Biology.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Molecular Biology.
Toxicology.
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Taxation.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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EDUCATION.
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Community College Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Environmental Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biological/Biosystems Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
Developmental Services Worker.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Physician Assistant.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Cognitive Science.
Gerontology.
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Forest Sciences and Biology.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Outdoor Education.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Culinary Science/Culinology.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Meteorology.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Educational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
John Grisham
Best selling author
Richard Adkerson
President of Freeport-McMoRan
Hartley Peavey
Founder, Peavey Electronics
James Worth "Jim' Bagley
Executive Chairman of Lam Research Corp. Board of Directors
E.B. " Barney" McCool
Founder of the Holiday Inn Franchise
Eugene Butler
Founded Progressive Farmer Magazine
G.V. Sonny Montgomery
chief architect of the Montgomery G.I. Bill
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
104%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,212
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,758
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,425
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
51%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,254
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,212
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,665
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$26,430
Required Fees
$150
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,586
Transportation for Commuters
$2,808
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,293
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
18,230
Foreign Countries Represented
60
Demographics
1.63%
Asian
14.77%
Black
4.18%
Hispanic
74.20%
Caucasian
1.29%
International
51% female
49% male
32% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
34%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Suburban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Support Services/ Student Support Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
380
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
24
21% join a fraternity
26% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Bulldogs)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bulldogs)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
LGBT Support Groups: www.health.msstate.edu/scs/whatwedo/groups.php
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
HP Academic Purchase Program
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
