Mississippi State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Mississippi State University. Mississippi State University admitted 75% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 18,830 students applied to Mississippi State University and 14,158 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Mississippi State University, the application fee is $40.

Students who submit their applications to Mississippi State University for fall semester should hear back from Mississippi State University by August 15.

Mississippi State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mississippi State University's admissions stats.

Mississippi State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	29%
Mean SAT Score	1170
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	90%
Waitlist	No

Mississippi State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mississippi State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Mississippi State University?

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Mississippi State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mississippi State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Mississippi State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Mississippi State University. Mississippi State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Mississippi State University accepted 75% of all applicants, around 14,158 of the 18,830 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mississippi State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Mississippi State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Mississippi State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Mississippi State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Mississippi State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Mississippi State University for more information on admission factors.

Mississippi State University Application Requirements

To apply to Mississippi State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Mississippi State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mississippi State University?

Students admitted to Mississippi State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Mississippi State University 29% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mississippi State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	29.8%
3.75 and 3.99	22.1%
3.50 and 3.74	18.3%
3.25 and 3.49	10.7%
3.00 and 3.24	7.9%
2.50 and 2.9	8.7%
2.00 and 2.49	2.6%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mississippi State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mississippi State University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7% of Mississippi State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 90% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

The mean composite SAT score for a Mississippi State University student is 1170.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mississippi State University students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mississippi State University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Mississippi State University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mississippi State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mississippi State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Mississippi State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Mississippi State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Mississippi State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mississippi State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mississippi State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Mississippi State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Mississippi State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Mississippi State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mississippi State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Mississippi State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mississippi State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mississippi State University?

❌ No, Mississippi State University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Mississippi State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?

❌ Mississippi State University does not offer early decision.

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