Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a public 4-year institution in Mississippi State, MS. It enrolls about 22,657 students and admits roughly 76% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Mississippi State, MS 39762 |
| County | Oktibbeha County |
| Enrollment | 22,657 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| Applicants / admitted | 20,877 / 15,934 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,815 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,580 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 63% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,480 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 570–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–29 |
| Website | https://www.msstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 6623252323 |
Admissions
About 20,877 students applied and 15,934 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,751 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,815 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $26,580. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,480 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,968 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,879 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,750 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,608 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,463 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,424 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 63% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS, Oktibbeha County. Its coordinates are 33.4549, -88.7901.
Nearby institutions
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?
About 76% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 20,877 applicants.
How much does Mississippi State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,815 for in-state students and $26,580 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Mississippi State University?
About 22,657 students are enrolled.