Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University Admissions

Admissions application fees apply for out-of-state applicants. Along with ACT or SAT scores, a six-semester high school transcript must be mailed from an applicant’s high school to the Office of Admissions. Proof of immunization from measles and rubella no later than 20 days before classes begin is also required. Applicants with a GPA less than 2.5 and an ACT score of less than 20 are placed on “undeclared major” status. For students with a 3.2 or greater grade point average, ACT or SAT scores are not required. Student athletes must qualify under NCAA Division I guidelines.

Applications to the undergraduate programs are accepted with no set deadline, but the priority date for scholarships is February 1 for the fall semester, with an application fee of $25 for out-of-state students only. In addition to the application form and fee (if applicable), students must provide transcripts and required test scores. Applications can be submitted on-line. Students who are admitted will be required to furnish proof of immunization against measles and rubella.

Students must complete the following high school preparatory courses: four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of natural science, three units of social sciences, two units of advanced electives, and one half a unit of computer. Students will be admitted to Mississippi State University upon high school graduation if they have a minimum 3.20 GPA or if they satisfy a combination of particular grade point average and ACT or SAT scores.

A graduate application has an application fee of $30 for out-of-state students only. Graduate student admission requirements vary by department.

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