Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · South
- Acceptance rate
- 77.6%
- SAT mid-50
- 1100-1350
- Cost after aid
- $17,595
- Graduation rate
- 67%
What Mississippi State University says matters
How Mississippi State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- SAT mid-50
- 1100-1340
- ACT mid-50
- 21-29
- CDS year
- 2024-25
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Mississippi State University published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission61
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 18
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 3
- Foreign language
- 3
- Academic electives
- 2
- Computer Science
- 1
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 1
- Total academic units
- 20
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 4
- Foreign language
- 4
- Academic electives
- 2
- Computer Science
- 1
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 1
First-time, first-year Profile
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 0.06
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 0.85
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 209
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 3,041
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,100
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,200
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,340
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 560
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 620
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
- 670
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 540
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 590
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 680
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 21%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 25%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 29%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 19%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 27%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 21%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 30%
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
- 18
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
- 40
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
- 33
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
- 7
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
- 2
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
- 100
- SAT Math: 700-800
- 22
- SAT Math: 600-699
- 27
- SAT Math: 500-599
- 39
- SAT Math: 400-499
- 8
- SAT Math: 300-399
- 4
- SAT Math: 200-299
- 100
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 27%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 24%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 18%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 11%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 8.1%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 8.9%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 2.9%
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
- Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
- 3.6
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
- 100%
Transfer Admission14
Fall Applicants
- Men
- 2,038
- Women
- 2,326
- Another Gender
- 0
- Unknown
- 4,364
- Total
- 3,251
- Men
- 2,550
- Women
- 0
- Another Gender
- 5,801
- Unknown
- 990
- Total
- 919
- Men
- 0
- Women
- 1,909
Application for Admission
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- $40 Application Fee
Transfer Credit Policies
- If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
- https://www.veterans.msstate.edu/gi-bill/tran-credit/
Student Life1
Activities Offered
- Pep band
- X
Annual Expenses22
Information
- Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
- https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/cost/
Public Tuition
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 10052
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 27487
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 10052
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 27487
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 150
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 12902
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 8016
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 4886
- Required Fees:
- 150
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 12902
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 8016
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 4886
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Transportation:
- 2937
- Other expenses:
- 3472
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Transportation
- 2937
- Other expenses:
- 3472
- Books and supplies:
- 1200
- Transportation:
- 2937
- Other expenses:
- 3472
Financial Aid19
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 535
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 6,065.18
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 20,047.87
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 2,659
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 6,021.55
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 20,386.55
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 62
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 3,564.82
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 7,460.85
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 2065702.00
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 2065702.00
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 2065702.00
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 2065702.00
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 2065702.00
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 2065702.00
- Total Self-Help
- 2065702.00
- Parent Loans
- 2065702.00
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 2065702.00
Aid to Nonresidents
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 1,336,256
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred29
Diploma/Certificates
- Agriculture
- 6.3
- Natural resources and conservation
- 2.6
- Architecture
- 2.3
- Communication/journalism
- 3.1
Bachelors
- Agriculture
- 1
- Natural resources and conservation
- 3
- Architecture
- 4
- Communication/journalism
- 9
- Computer and information sciences
- 2.5
- Personal and culinary services
- 0.1
- Education
- 7.5
- Engineering
- 15.5
- Engineering technologies
- 1.9
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.6
- Family and consumer sciences
- 1.8
- English
- 0.5
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 1.4
- Biological/life sciences
- 5.2
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.7
- Parks and recreation
- 5.6
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.1
- Physical sciences
- 2.1
- Psychology
- 7.3
- Public administration and social services
- 0.6
- Social sciences
- 2.9
- Visual and performing arts
- 1.2
- Health professions and related programs
- 0.2
- Business/marketing
- 19.6
- History
- 0.9
Enrollment And Persistence9
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 1,679
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 886
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 5,481
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 8,046
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 1,903
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 821
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 5,901
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
- 8,625
- Total undergraduate students: another gender
- 0
Instructional Faculty And Class Size1
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
- 16
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a mid-sized public university in Mississippi State, MS, in a city setting.
What Mississippi State University looks for
Mississippi State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Mississippi State University?
Mississippi State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1100 to 1350. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Mississippi State University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?
Mississippi State University admits roughly 78% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Mississippi State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,595 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Mississippi State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Mississippi State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
