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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$17,595 /yr average net price$29,267
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About

Mississippi State University is a public four-year college in Mississippi State, MS, enrolling about 18,397 students.

It admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students' middle-50% SAT range is 1100–1350.

On average, students who receive financial aid pay $17,595 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $29,267.

67% of students complete their degree within six years.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $51,513 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: Mississippi State University.

Tuition

In-state tuition
$10,202/yr
Out-of-state tuition
$27,637/yr
Total cost of attendance
$29,267/yr
Average net price
$17,595/yr

Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.

By the numbers

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1350
ACT (middle 50%)
21–29
Graduation rate
67%
Students
18,397
Students per faculty
16:1
Full cost of attendance
$29,267
Median earnings after 10 yrs
$51,513/yr
Athletic division
NCAA Division I

Fields of study

Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.

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