MSU
Mississippi State University
B. S. Hood Rd, Starkville, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Mississippi State University (MSU)
About this school
Mississippi State, founded in 1878, is a comprehensive, public, land-grant university, the largest in Mississippi. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, Education, Engineering, Forest Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. The university is particularly noted for its strengths in engineering and scientific agriculture. It is home to one of 27 engineering research centers designated by the National Science Foundation and ranks 61st among public universities in science and engineering research. MSU was one of five colleges and universities to receive the 1998 Truman Foundation Honor Institution Award for success in producing Truman Scholarship winners. The university offers one of four professional golf management degree programs sanctioned by the Professional Golfer's Association, and it offers the nation's only geosciences degree program with an emphasis in broadcast meteorology. Its 4,200-acre campus is located in Starkville, 16 miles west of Columbus.
- www.msstate.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
3,571
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:18,312
- Men:9,242 (50.5%)
- Women:9,070 (49.5%)
Location
Admission Information (MSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Mississippi State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 1 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | 2 |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 75 B.S. Hood Drive |
City, State, Zip | Mississippi State, MS 39762 |
Phone | (662) 325-2224 |
Fax | (662) 325-3299 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 13,817 applicants were admitted |
Women | 72% of 7,638 applicants were admitted |
Men | 75% of 6,179 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,500 (54%) of 10,144 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,752 (50%) of 5,488 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,748 (59%) of 4,656 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.43 |
375 And Above | 34% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 16% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 5% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |21-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 17% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 40% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 39% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,318|Out-of-state: $22,358
- Room & Board: - $9,614 (59.89284824320957%)
- Other Expences: - $1,200 (7.4757039621231%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,238 (32.63144779466733%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Mississippi State University accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002423 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,061 (84.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,550 (83.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,524 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 760 (30.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $16,612 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,443 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,352 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,769 (70.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,446 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 364 (14.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,046 (28.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,036 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 12,236 (73.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 10,519 (86.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,337 (98.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,540 (24.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $14,785 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 9,195 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,091 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,934 (76.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,280 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 788 (7.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 3,735 (22.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,568 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 56% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,721 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Junior Miss, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,450 |
Academics & Instruction (MSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
970
Part-Time Faculty
172
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
68%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 25% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 11% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 14% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 546,614 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1000 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Mississippi State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
79.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
54.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
60.0%
Programs & Majors (MSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (73)
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Management
- Criminology
- Culinary Science/Culinology
- Economics, General
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forestry, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Insurance
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Poultry Science
- Psychology, General
- Real Estate
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Interdisciplinary studies, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Taxation, Master of Science, Master of Science in Instructional Technology, Master of Public Policy Administration, Master of Agribusiness Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Engineering, Master of Science in Information Systems
Master's Programs of Study (99)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- American Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Applied Physics
- Applied Psychology
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Community College Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Entomology
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- French
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Geosciences
- German
- Health Promotion
- Higher Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Human Development
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Nutrition
- Operations Research
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Veterinary Sciences
- Western European Studies
Campus Life (MSU)
Location & Geography
Population
21,869
Nearest Metropolitan Area
4,200 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 32.7 average low in January, 90.6 average high in September |
Rain | 112 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 120 mile(s) from campus in Jackson |
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Starkville |
Nearest Train Station | 84 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood (Tuscaloosa-87) |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
27% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
73%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bulldog |
School Colors | Maroon and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, equestrian sports, football, golf, racquetball, riflery, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Mississippi State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student association, black student alliance, residence hall association, fashion board, campus activities board
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
14% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
16,803
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
18,312
Women
9,070
Men
9,242
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.2% Asian
- 20.6% Black/African-American
- 2.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 72.5% White
- 0.5% Unknown
International Students
1.2% from 49 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
3,571
Student Resources (MSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Communication24 Documents
- Sociology14 Documents
- Business Law7 Documents
- Psychology4 Documents
- Marketing4 Documents
Popular Courses
- PH 2213 - Physics IPhysics
- CO 1503 - Introduction to the TheatreCommunication
- SO 1003 - Introduction to SociologySociology
- CO 1013 - Introduction to CommunicationCommunication
- BL 2990 - Special Topics in Business LawBusiness Law
Popular Professors
- Henk ArnoldusPH 2213
- Cody StockstillCO 1503
- Robert MontgomerySO 1003
- Emily CainCO 1013
- Jennifer HubbardPSY 4223
Blog articles
- Jobs for College Students at Mississippi State University - 41 days ago
- Restaurants and Cafes at or near MSU - 44 days ago
- 10 Coolest Courses at Mississippi State University - 47 days ago
- Top 10 Majors at Mississippi State University - 97 days ago
- 10 Mississippi Library Resources You Should Check Out Right Now - 103 days ago