Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · 18,397 undergrads (large, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,332 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,372 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,671 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,704 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,987 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,595 |
Sticker tuition: $10,202 in-state, $27,637 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1219
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $51,513
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,142
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business19%
Engineering18%
Education7%
Psychology7%
Agriculture6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Architecture3%
Social Sciences3%
Environmental Studies3%
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