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Mississippi State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 228th overall and 1st in Mississippi
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,037 |
| Admission
Success rate |
64% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
27 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
82% / 73% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
16,206 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Mississippi State, MS 39762
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 856 (856 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 1 (4.0 people per house) |
| Families | 1 (4.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 318 |
| Pop. — Asian | 12 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 528 |
| Pop. — Other | 2 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 163rd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.06 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.06 |
| Violent crime | 2 | 0.12 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.29 |
| Larceny-theft | 154 | 9.04 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 0.18 |
| Property crime | 162 | 9.51 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mississippi State University?
Ranks 1379th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,978 | $4,978 | $11,469 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $206 | $206 | $476 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,978 | $4,978 | $11,469 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $274 | $274 | $635 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $16,037 | $16,037 | $22,528 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,037 | $16,037 | $22,528 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,086 | $9,086 | $15,577 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $10,751 | $29,493 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,489 | $1,489 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,312  $4,978 |
$4,312  $4,978 |
$9,772  $11,469 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,620  $6,951 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,656  $3,108 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,364  $6,951 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,656  $3,108 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,656  $3,108 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $167 |
| Applicants | 6,098 (2,936 male / 3,162 female) |
| Admitted | 3,879 (1,961 male / 1,918 female) |
| Admission rate | 64% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,281 (1,173 male / 1,108 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,273 (1,168 male / 1,105 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (5 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 16,206 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mississippi State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mississippi State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southeastern Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 277th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 27 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,737 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,716 |
| Board Fee | $3,235 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mississippi State University Ranks 2824th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,277 | 532 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,838 | 1,055 |  54% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,633 | 1,383 |  71% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,868 | 824 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,749 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mississippi State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 390 | 204 | 594 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,152 | 2,034 | 3,186 |
Hispanic | 94 | 68 | 162 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 126 | 82 | 208 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 23 | 34 | 57 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,616 | 5,383 | 11,999 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 8,401 | 7,805 | 16,206 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Mississippi State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 176 | 282 | 458 |
Hispanic | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 9 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 795 | 745 | 1,540 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 998 | 1,057 | 2,055 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mississippi State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 142 | 324 | |
| 7 | 225 | 232 | |
| 99 | 95 | 194 | |
| 78 | 80 | 158 | |
| 65 | 58 | 123 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mississippi State University Ranks 748th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,075 ($70,899 male / $52,947 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 826 (558 male / 268 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 147 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $8,325,378 |
Local News for Mississippi State University
Part-time student reported missing September 22nd
A 21-year-old part-time Mississippi State student has been missing since Thursday evening.
Mississippi State. U. students learn to program iPhones September 18th
Starting this year, Mississippi State University students have an opportunity to learn how to program applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch in three new class.
Changes to federal policy cause problems with student payments September 15th
Delays in financial aid disbursements are causing headaches for many Mississippi State University students struggling to pay for their education.
Mississippi State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in north east-central Mississippi, United States, in the town of Starkville and is situated 125 miles northeast of Jackson and 23 miles west of Columbus. It is the largest public university in the state. The University began as The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi (or Mississippi A&M), one of the national land-grant colleges established after Congress passed the Morrill Act in 1862. In 1932, the Legislature renamed the university as Mississippi State College. By 1958, when the Legislature again renamed the university as Mississippi State University, the Graduate School had been organized (1936), doctoral degree programs had begun (1951), the School of Forest Resources had been established (1954), and the College of Arts and Sciences had replaced the General Science School (1956). In July 1965, Richard Holmes became the first African-American student to enroll at Mississippi State University. Mississippi State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Today, the university has the following colleges: As of fall 2005, the current total enrollment of Mississippi State is 16,101. The university contains 160 buildings, and the grounds of the university comprise about 4,200 acres (17 km²), including farms, pastures, and woodlands of the Experiment Station. The university also owns an additional 80,000 acres (320 km²) across the state. Mississippi State University also operates an off-campus, degree-granting center in Meridian where both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered. Mississippi State’s campus is centered on the main quadrangle, called the Drill Field (pictured) due to its heavy use by the ROTC. The Drill Field is defined at its north and south ends by the mirror-image buildings, Lee Hall (the original University building, now the division of languages building, far left in picture below) and Swalm Hall (the Chemical Engineering department, far right in picture below). Residence halls at Mississippi State University: The most prominent student organization is the Student Association, the governing body for MSU’s 16,000 student body. Mississippi State’s local radio station is WMSV. Prior to WMSV, Mississippi State had a student-run radio station, WMSB which went off the air permanently at the end of the spring semester of 1986. In previous years, The Reflector has consistently ranked in the top 10 among college newspapers in the southern United States. Mississippi State’s Greek system comprises 18 fraternities and 11 sororities. IFC Fraternities Panhellenic Sororities National Pan – Hellenic Organizations Among numerous national fraternities and sororities, Mississippi State University is home to the Omicron Chapter of the nation’s largest Christian fraternity, Beta Upsilon Chi. Mississippi State competes in the NCAA in football, basketball (men’s and women’s), baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and cross country running. Mississippi State teams have won multiple SEC overall and tournament Championships as well as multiple appearances in NCAA tournaments. State has also earned appearances to 29 NCAA Baseball Regionals and made it to the College World Series 7 times, finishing as high as 3rd in 1985. Cowbells are significant part of any Mississippi State University Experience. The University’s Alma Mata is Maroon and White In the heart of Mississippi Made by none but God’s own hands Stately in her nat’ral splendor Our Alma Mater proudly stands. Mississippi State we love you, Fondest mem’ries cling to thee.
Mississippi State University History
Mississippi State began as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi in 1878, primarily as an agricultural and technical trade school. Through several acts of Congress—1888, 1914, and 1917—provided for various expansions of the University, its programs, and the students it served. When it was first accredited in 1926, Mississippi State consisted of eight different college, schools, and centers. The University adopted its current name in 1958.
Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. There is a branch campus located in Meridian. Mississippi State University was founded in 1878 as a land-grant college and received university status in 1958. The University now awards bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and professional degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Mississippi State University defines its mission as one of “to provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state’s diverse population and to offer excellent and extensive programs and instruction, research, and outreach.” It is classed as a Doctoral/Research-Extensive University by the Carnegie Foundation.
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Mississippi State University Academics
Eight colleges make up the primary undergraduate offerings at Mississippi State, including the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Forest Resources, and the College of Architecture, Art and Design. It is known for its vast array of majors and concentrations in agricultural science and also in engineering. Some of the more interesting majors include Food Science & Engineering, Poultry Science, and Agronomy.
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Architecture, Art and Design, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Industry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Forest Resources, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including accounting, agribusiness, the sciences and humanities, education, music, social work, wildlife and fisheries, management, landscape architecture, and poultry science. There are some interdisciplinary majors available. Concentrations are available in a number of majors, and include such areas as botany, French, photography, pre-law, printmaking, forestry, and zoology. There are certificates in broadcast meteorology, criminal justice and corrections, entrepreneurship, environmental sciences, gerontology, materials engineering, operational meteorology, software engineering, teaching, and women’s studies.
Master’s degrees are awarded in approximately 60 areas, with an emphasis on education, engineering, and agriculture. The master of arts is offered in only seven fields. The master of business administration (MBA) is offered in two fields and an MFA is offered in electronic visualization.
The school awards 42 doctoral degrees, in fields such as education, agriculture, biology, engineering, public policy and administration, and weed sciences. No doctorates are offered in traditional liberal arts except history, biology, sociology, chemistry, and mathematical sciences. The University also offers an educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree in eight programs.
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Mississippi State University Unique Programs
The Entomology Museum boasts more than 1 million insects, available for study regarding agriculture, crop effects, and insect biology. The collection is in part attributed to the detailed collections acquired by famed entomologist William H. Cross. The Museum offers an Insect Zoo that is open to the public and educates visitors on the vast array of insects that populate our world.
The Department of Forestry encourages hands-on, outdoor experience for its students and facilitates the acquisition of internships and, in some cases, employment for its graduates. The program results in a Bachelor of Science degree and is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Students can major in Environmental Conservation, Forest Management, Wildlife Management, or Urban Forestry.
The College of Veterinary Medicine awards the DVM. Application to the College of Veterinary Medicine must be made separately from application to Mississippi State University.
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Mississippi State University Financial Aid
Students are automatically considered for scholarships and waivers upon submitting their application for admission. Scholarship awards for entering freshmen are based on high school grades and ACT or SAT scores. Students must be enrolled for 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.85 at the end of each fall semester to maintain eligibility. Inquiries regarding awards from specific departments or disciplines should be directed to that particular college.
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $2053 per semester in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
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Mississippi State University Students
Mississippi State offers over 300 student organizations throughout its campus. The Greek system includes 18 fraternities (12 with on-campus houses) and 11 sororities (4 with on-campus houses. Organizations with various recreational interests include the Amateur Radio Club, paintball club, the Fashion Board, table tennis club, S.C.U.B.A. Club, and the Society for Creative Anachronism.
Student residences include two dormitories for female freshmen and two for male freshmen, as well as two co-residential dorms and a dormitory for freshmen, upperclassmen, and Honors students. Once all freshman dorms are filled, incoming students are assigned to upperclassmen dorms.
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Mississippi State University has several galleries and museums, including art, artifact, and insect collections.
The Mississippi State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. It is a number of different collections including manuscripts, Mississippi materials, rare books, the University archives, and United Nations official documents and records.
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Mississippi State University Traditions
Bully the Bulldog is the school’s official mascot. Bully has been subject to a great deal of kidnap attempts in the past, and the University has gone through several different pups to keep the Bulldog spirit alive. In addition to “the real thing,” a student dressed as a bulldog accompanies the cheerleaders to various sporting events.
A standout tradition at Mississippi State is the cowbell. Though its origins are unknown, hordes of students gather at various sporting events and clang their festively decorated cowbells as loudly as possible. Some sport authorities and other schools have attempted to get these symbols of spirit banished, only to make supporters more adamant about keeping them around.
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Mississippi State University Local Community
Mississippi State University is located to next to the town of Starkville Mississippi. It is located in the eastern part of north-central Mississippi, in a relatively rural area. Art and cultural programs are available on campus and in the town of Starkville.
The Starkville area boasts over 190,00 residents. The Noxubee Wildlife Refuge is a 48,000 park that is considered an outdoor paradise. Along with sightseeing, the Refuge offers trails and boating opportunities. Hunting and fishing are favorite pastimes around Starkville, and it has the lakes to prove it. MSU provides most of the arts around Starkville, except for the local theater company.
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5 months ago
J B Wright
The demographics section is incorrect. It states that the school enrollment is 16,206 and the population of Miss State is 856. The Miss. State population figure must be for the on-campus post office. The school is immediately adjacent to Starkville, MS with a population of 22,000 in addition to the school enrollment of over 17,000 in spring 2009.
about 1 year ago
A current student 08-09' seminole608 ((at)) msn dot net
Awesome school. Love it. Great and beautiful people. All around a great place to enjoy your college experience. Great greek system as well.
over 2 years ago
Mark Adkins thawanderer777 ((at)) wmconnect dot com
I am a former MSU student -- a minority student of Native American ancestry -- who was victimized in a crime committed by my MSU art professor, Professor Robie Scucchi, in 1981. The crime was covered up by the former MSU administration, and the current administration refuses to properly investigate the crime by questioning any witnesses. The crime is legally defined as being "harassment with the intent to commit emotional distress." Basically, Scucchi set me up to make it appear as though I had stolen a slide projector from the MSU art department. Unable to get the art department to investigate the crime, I made an appointment with the Dean of Arts and Sciences to discuss the incident. They illegally forewarned Professor Scucchi of my appointment, and Scucchi was waiting for me in the Dean's office on the appointment day to harass and intimidate me. When they finally called me into the Dean's office, Scucchi sat outside his office door, listening in, and the Dean refused to close the door after I asked him to do so -- PURE INTIMIDATION TACTICS. When I asked the chief of campus security, John Moore, to investigate the crime committed in his jurisdiction by his buddy Scucchi, he refused to investigate it, telling me that "this is a man's world, and things happen." Moore later illegally sent a campus security car, with two armed security officers, to my trailer, which was off campus and totally out of their jurisdiction, to hand-deliver to me a letter from the Dean of Student Affairs. The letter demanded that I come to his office to "discuss" fliers which I had been posting around the MSU campus describing the crime and cover-up. Moore, along with Scucchi, and possibly even the Dean of Arts and Sciences, should have been FIRED for their criminal actions. NO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS WHATSOEVER have ever been executed regarding this crime and cover-up. Nobody was fired, nobody was reprimanded, and nothing was ever recorded in anyone's record regarding their criminal behavior. Scucchi remained on staff for another 15 years, until two other students filed complaints against him in 1995 for yet another crime. The MSU provost finally had the good sense to fire the bastard in '96, making Scucchi the first and only "tenured" professor to ever be fired from MSU. The MSU administration should be ashamed of the way they handled my case. I myself dropped out of college because of the harassment, and I have suffered through life without a degree.
over 2 years ago
Toni Creecy tcc94 ((at)) msstate dot edu
I absolutely love Mississippi State!!! It's such a home-like environment. It's like a small town where everyone knows everyone. The campus is large...but it's in no way overwhelming.