MSU Description

Mississippi State University offers exceptional academic programs for students of all backgrounds and interests in the city of Mississippi State in Mississippi.

Degrees offered at Mississippi State range from associate’s to doctorate. Students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree can do so in a long list of traditional majors, including several pre-professional programs.

Pre-professional programs allow students to earn prerequisite credits for professional graduate degrees. Pre-professional programs at Mississippi State include 15 concentrations, some of which are Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Seminary, Medicine, Law, and Dental.

Graduate degrees can be earned in an almost equally long list as that of the bachelor’s programs. Most programs offer master’s degrees, while only a select few offer doctorates. Doctorate degrees include Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Science, Business Administration, Food Science, Nutrition, Veterinary Medical Science, and much more.

Student life activities are a valued part of academic life. Students can participate in student organizations, athletic teams, residential life, honors societies, and much more.

Student support services are available to help students focus on their studies. Services include a health center, counseling services, academic workshops, career advising, and financial aid advising.

Mississippi State University offers exceptional academic opportunities for all disciplines and interests. Students are sure to find their niche here.

Quick Facts about Mississippi State University

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bulldogs

Nickname

MSU

Website

www.msstate.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$5,805

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,670

Retention Rate

82%

Enrollment

18,092

Year Established

1878

MSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
13,991
Freshman Class
2,707
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
18,092

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
77%
Graduate
23%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
58%
Out-of-State
42%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
20%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
74%
Latino
1%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

Mississippi
58%
Tennessee
7%
Alabama
6%
Georgia
2%
Texas
1%
Other
26%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%

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