Mississippi State University, MS
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Mississippi State University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity57
Retention48
Graduation21
Earnings29
Diversity33
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mississippi State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education7%
Engineering17%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Mississippi State University
57%
Admission Rate
600
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mississippi State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mississippi State University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$237
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mississippi State University
80%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 55% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 61% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 64% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mississippi State University
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mississippi State University
18,010
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,484
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 23% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mississippi State University, MS
Mississippi University for Women
22 miles, E
East Mississippi Community College
47 miles, S
KC's School of Hair Design
57 miles, N
Itawamba Community College
61 miles, N