Mississippi State University
Public, 4-year
Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Quick Facts
18,092
Total Enrollment
76%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
$43,487
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,815
In-State Tuition
$15,501
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1220
Avg SAT Score
About Mississippi State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | Lee Boulevard |
| City | Mississippi State, MS |
| ZIP Code | 39762 |
| County | Oktibbeha County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Mark Keenum (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 18,092 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 51% |
| Male | 49% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 74.1% |
| Black | 15.0% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.2% |
| Unknown | 0.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 8.6% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 570 | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 610 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,815
In-State Tuition
$26,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,922
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,501
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 29% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 39% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 29% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,142 |
| Median Total Debt | $16,324 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $38,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 63% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,487
6 Years After
$46,795
8 Years After
$51,513
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,834 | 75th percentile: $64,050
Earnings by Family Income Background
$38,206
Low Income
$42,517
Middle Income
$50,354
High Income
Student Outcomes
83%
Full-Time Retention
43%
Part-Time Retention
63%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,760
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,376
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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