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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
3.1Good
76%
Open Admissions
63%
Graduation
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a public four-year institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. With an enrollment of approximately 18,092 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 76%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 63%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,513 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,501 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
76%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
63%
Enrollment
18,092
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,513
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,815
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,580
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,501
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1100–1390
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
21 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1100
Median
1195
75th
1390
4001600
SAT Math
25th
540
Median
575
75th
720
200800
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
26
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$26,580/yr
In-State Tuition$9,815/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,501/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$62,004
10-Year Earnings
$515,130
ROI Multiple
8.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Mississippi State University
Student Outcomes
63%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
18,092
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
