Back to Institutions
MS
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MSPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
Visit Website
Add to list:
Overview & Identity
Mississippi State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Mississippi State, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 18.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
18.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 29
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,892
Earnings 5yr: $123,620
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,049
Earnings 5yr: $128,059
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,821
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,039
Earnings 5yr: $98,845
Debt: $26,750
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,968
Earnings 5yr: $104,589
Debt: $23,298
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,068
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,893
Earnings 5yr: $96,021
Debt: $22,500
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,332
Earnings 5yr: $89,777
Debt: $27,000
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,124
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,469
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,234
Earnings 5yr: $95,486
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,444
Earnings 5yr: $94,025
Debt: $17,625
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,410
Earnings 5yr: $68,809
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,275
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,852
Earnings 5yr: $83,231
Debt: $24,896
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,203
Earnings 5yr: $84,639
Debt: $21,219
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,635
Earnings 5yr: $75,144
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,068
Earnings 5yr: $72,000
Debt: $22,500
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,998
Earnings 5yr: $61,250
Debt: $20,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,780
Earnings 5yr: $69,612
Debt: $27,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,595
In-State Tuition$10,202
Out-of-State Tuition$27,637
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,487
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,513
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,324
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.
Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$60,272
Explore Further
Ready to find your perfect fit?
Compare academic details, explore other state universities, and evaluate your earnings potentials.
More Institutions in MS
Explore similar institutions to compare costs, programs, and outcomes.
UO
University of Mississippi
University, MS
Public
Cost
$13,314
Size
21.5K
Accept
97%
UO
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Public
Cost
$21,708
Size
10.1K
Accept
99%
HC
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
Public
Cost
$4,060
Size
6.4K
Accept
—
MG
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
Public
Cost
$6,962
Size
6.4K
Accept
—
NM
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
Public
Cost
$7,911
Size
5.5K
Accept
—
PR
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
Public
Cost
$6,532
Size
4.9K
Accept
—