Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Mississippi State University has the Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Mississippi State University include Black Student Alliance, Residence Hall Association, Fashion Board and Campus Activities Board.

Mississippi State University students' favorite campus traditions are Bulldog Bash, Homecoming and Athletic Events.

Mississippi State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Mississippi State University.

Mississippi State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Mississippi State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at Mississippi State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Mississippi State University. There are 6,000 spots available in on-campus housing for all 18,305 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,333 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Mississippi State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Mississippi State University Athletics

At Mississippi State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Mississippi State University:

Is Mississippi State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Mississippi State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Mississippi State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Mississippi State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Mississippi State University has bicycle patrols, crime prevention program, RAD program, general law enforcement services.

Plan a Visit to Mississippi State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mississippi State University, take Highway 82 to Mississippi State, MS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Golden Triangle Regional airport.

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