Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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?
Sticker price$22,108
Net price (after aid)$15,501
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,968
$30k – $48k$12,879
$48k – $75k$16,750
$75k – $110k$19,608
$110k+$20,463
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,513
Median debt at graduation$22,142
Est. monthly loan payment$235
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans39%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$26.6k
Net price
$15.5k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$22.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.5k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
BiologyMathematicsChemistryPhysics
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringData Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1110 - 1410
ACT range
21 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Mississippi State University located?
- Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University is a public university based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Mississippi State University is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,815 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University reports total enrollment of approximately 22,519 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Mississippi State University?
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