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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State,
MS
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a public, state university in the town of Mississippi State, MS. Mississippi State University was founded in 1878. The college currently enrolls around 22,649 students a year, including 18,305 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Mississippi State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Mississippi State University. Around 75% of applicants get into Mississippi State University each year. In 2022, 14,158 out of 18,830 total applicants were accepted.
| Mississippi State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 7% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, MS,.
If you are interested in seeing Mississippi State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 82 to Mississippi State, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Golden Triangle Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mississippi State University and Mississippi State are like without leaving home.
College Info
Mississippi State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mississippi State University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mississippi State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Mississippi State University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Mississippi State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
540 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
and Above
Good
to
Avg
and Less
Low
Mississippi State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,588
In State$36,634
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,248
$25,294
Fees
$150
$150
Housing
$11,190
$11,190
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Mississippi State University is like? There are approximately 22,649 students enrolled at Mississippi State University, including 18,305 undergraduate students and 4,344 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from MS and 31% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
22,649
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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