Mississippi State, MS · Public
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 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.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS |
22 mi | $12,411 |
| East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS |
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| Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS |
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| University of West Alabama Livingston, AL |
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| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL |
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| East Central Community College Decatur, MS |
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| Holmes Community College Goodman, MS |
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| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL |
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| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS |
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