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Mississippi State University
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1070-1280
ACT Range
21-29
Student/Faculty Ratio
22:1
Total Enrollments
22,649
Total Cost
$43,153
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$15,364
Main Address
Lee Boulevard
Mississippi State, MS 39762
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(662) 325-2323
Location
Lee Boulevard
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Setting
Remote Town
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 22,649
Women 51%
Men 49%
Total Enrollments (2022) 22,649
White 72%
Black or African American 15%
Hispanic or Latino 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 4%
Multiracial 2%
Asian 2%
Unknown 1%
Native American 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$9,248
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$25,294
Books
$1,200
On Campus Room & Board
$10,964

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 6,011
Bachelor's 76%
Master's 18%
Doctoral 5%
Certificate 1%
Total Awards (2022) 6,011
Engineering 19%
Education and Liberal Arts 18%
Business 17%
Human and Social Sciences 13%
Mathematics and Science 12%
Healthcare 8%
Agriculture 6%
Computer Technology 3%
Trades and Careers 1%
Legal and Law 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Mississippi State Hospital Psychology Internship)
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (College of Veterinary Medicine)
  • Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (College of Veterinary Medicine)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4.5 Based on 8 Reviews
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A
Students and Culture
A
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
A
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4.5 Based on 5 Reviews
A Excellent

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4.5 Based on 3 Reviews
A Excellent

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4.375 Based on 3 Reviews
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4.625 Based on 2 Reviews
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Questions & Answers
Question
How are the career opportunities for college graduates in this city?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Employers know that Mississippi State University produces a skilled talent pool. Couple that with a city government that actively seeks and entices business development and you have an area with good growth potential. In fact, Restaurant Business Magazine’s August 2015 issue ranks Starkville No. 5 nationally in its “Best Places to Open a Restaurant” market index.

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What major companies/industries are hiring what type of graduates/skills in this city?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Mississippi State University employs more than 4,500 people in positions needed to keep a large research institution functioning: office managers, public relations specialists, tech support personnel, and more. Other major employers in the county include Sitel (a call center), Starkville Public Schools, Oktibbeha County Hospital, and Wal-Mart.

Question
Is this city more of a college town or a great place to start a career and family?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

On its webpage, Starkville bills itself as “Mississippi’s College Town.” While college students dominate, realize that keeping the state’s largest university operating involves a community of blended ages and talents. Starkville has a variety of apartment complexes, single-family homes, and even a retirement village. Also noteworthy is the fact that Starkville’s cost of living is about 14 percent lower than the national average.

Question
What do the locals in this city like to do for fun?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Residents and students alike rattle cowbells to cheer on MSU’s Bulldogs at NCAA Division I sporting events. Others enjoy the arts through the Starkville Community Theater Company or the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Outdoorsy- types head to the lakes and nature trails of nearby Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.

Question
What's the dating scene like in this city? Will I meet my perfect mate?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

The gender distribution at MSU and in Starkville as a whole are relatively equal. Tailgates, concerts, festivals, and other campus and community events provide opportunities to meet new people – one of whom might be that special somebody!