Mississippi State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	5,333
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, MSU Bulldogs is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that MSU Bulldogs is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mississippi State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

MSU Bulldogs boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,220

Cost of attendance at Mississippi State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,900

Cost of attendance at Mississippi State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Mississippi State University received on average $12,948 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,948

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	919	29%	$4,930	$4,530,732
Other Federal Grant	1,972	61%	$2,935	$5,787,317
State Grant/Scholarships	1,179	37%	$2,439	$2,875,964
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,830	88%	$11,186	$31,657,157
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,114	97%	$12,948	$40,320,438

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mississippi State University students is 59.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.1%.

59.7%

asian 68.1% 32 students
African American 43.5% 360 students
white 65.6% 1,557 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 60.2% 50 students
International Students 71.0% 22 students
Mixed Race 46.4% 32 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mississippi State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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