So, you’re thinking about applying to Mississippi State University, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 56%, admission to Mississippi State is fairly competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1200, or an ACT score of around 24.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Mississippi State admission statistics.

Mississippi State Admissions Statistics

Mississippi State’s acceptance rate in 2017 was 56%. For students applying to the class of 2021, out of 14,012 applicants, Mississippi State admitted about 7,801. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.32, the average ACT score was 24, and the average SAT score was 1180.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 20, and the 75th percentile score was 27.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1030. The 75th percentile score was 1320.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Mississippi State is fairly competitive. Even if Mississippi State is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Mississippi State’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Mississippi State Application Requirements

To apply to Mississippi State, you’ll need to fill out the Mississippi State Online Application, submit an ACT or SAT score, pay the $40 application fee, and submit your high school transcript. Everything should be submitted by August 1st

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Mississippi State Online Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Pay the $40 application fee
• Submit your high school transcript

The application deadline is August 1st for freshmen.

Have you been admitted to Mississippi State? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Mississippi State Admitted Students Profile

If you matriculate at Mississippi State, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 50% are male and 50% are female
• 1.3% of students are international

Mississippi State has a diverse class. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 1.3%
• Underrepresented minority: 0.4%
• Two or more races: 1.6%
• White: 72%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Mississippi State offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Engineering
• Business
• Management

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Mississippi State Tuition Figures

At $36,702, Mississippi State’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $6,058.

Here’s a fuller look at Mississippi State tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $36,702
• Average financial aid package: $6,058
• The average student debt of a Mississippi State graduate is $30,659

Now, what is life like at Mississippi State? Let’s take a look.

Mississippi State Location

The main campus is located partially in Starkville, Mississippi, and in large part within an unincorporated area within the state.

This area’s official designation, for now, is simply Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Remember, you’re going to Mississippi State for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Mississippi State Academics

Mississippi State has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Agricultural Business Operations
• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Culinary Science
• Educational Psychology
• Forestry
• Health Care Administration
• Industrial Production Technologies
• Landscape Architecture
• Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy
• Poultry Science
• Real Estate
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Mississippi State.

Student Life at Mississippi State

Mississippi State has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Mississippi State’s student activities:

• Archery Dawgs
• Black Student Association
• Colleges Against Cancer
• Dean’s Student Advisory Council
• EcoCAR
• Fashion Board
• Gamers’ Guild
• Herbivores United
• I.D.E.A.L. Woman
• Japanese Club at MSU
• Korean Pop Culture Club
• Lab Rats Comedy
• Men of Excellence (MOX)
• New Maroon Camp
• Order of Omega
• Psychology Club
• Revolution Student Movement

Are you an athlete? Mississippi State’s got plenty of options for you.

Mississippi State Athletics

Mississippi State offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Mississippi State’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Mississippi State degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Mississippi State has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Viking Range CEO Fred Carl, Jr.
• Peavey Electronics founder Hartley Peavey
• Author John Grisham
• Magician Joe M. Turner
• MLB player Rafael Palmeiro
• WNBA coach Van Chancellor
• US House Representative Marsha Blackburn
• NBA player Erick Dampier

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Mississippi State is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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