Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

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Acceptance Rate

76%

Enrollment

18,092

Graduation Rate

63%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,513

Retention Rate

83%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1110–1410

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)21–29

136

Test Policy: Test Flexible

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Scale

SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,815

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,580

Avg Net Price

$15,501

Room & Board

$12,293

Total COA

$26,922

Median Debt

$22,142

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$11,968

$30,001–48,000

$12,879

$48,001–75,000

$16,750

$75,001–110,000

$19,608

$110,001+

$20,463

Pell Grant Rate: 29%

Federal Loan Rate: 39%

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Sticker Price$38,873

Estimated Net Price$15,501 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,513

Retention Rate

83%

Median Debt

$22,142

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

18.0%

Engineering

16.9%

Education

8.3%

Psychology

6.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.6%

Biology

6.1%

Agriculture

6.0%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

5.9%

Communication

3.1%

Social Sciences

3.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	301	$47,624
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	284	$35,941
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	244	$44,410
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	205	$36,664
Mechanical Engineering	192	$86,449
Marketing	171	$53,459
Psychology, General	155	$37,133
Biology, General	147	$52,302
Communication and Media Studies	146	$42,094
Accounting and Related Services	143	$63,287
Finance and Financial Management Services	117	$57,506
Animal Sciences	107	$48,123
Chemical Engineering	104	$91,204
Civil Engineering	90	$74,497
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	89	$63,307