Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public · Town campus · 18,397 students

Mississippi State University is a public town college in Mississippi State, MS, with about 18,397 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Mississippi State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

78%
Admit rate
1100–1350
SAT (25–75)
21–29
ACT (25–75)
$29,267/yr
Cost of attendance
$51,513
Median earnings
67%
Graduation rate
83%
Retention
16:1
Student:faculty
95%
Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$13,255/yr
$30–48k$13,153/yr
$48–75k$16,979/yr
$75–110k$19,546/yr
$110k+$20,463/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Mississippi State University.