Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State University is a public university located in Mississippi State, MS, serving approximately 18,092 students. It has an acceptance rate of 76%.
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Tuition
$9,815
Acceptance
76.32%
Students
22,519
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,815
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,580
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,293
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,516
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76.32%
SAT range
1110 - 1410
ACT range
21 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
22,519
Undergrads
18,092
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
115
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
108
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.88
Property Rate / 1,000
2.82
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Mississippi State
Violent Rate / 100k
167
Property Rate / 100k
1,471
Location
Institution does not report this
Mississippi State, MS 39762
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