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How to Get Into Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Mississippi State University Admissions Statistics

78%
Acceptance Rate
560-670
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
540-680
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-29
ACT (mid 50%)
18,397
Undergrads
67%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Mississippi State University

The bar here is clear

Mississippi State University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1100-1350 combined SAT or 21-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Mississippi State University fits.

Mississippi State University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Mississippi State University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $29,267
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $10,202 / $27,637
Room & board (on campus) $12,902
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $17,595

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $14,332
$30-48k $14,372
$48-75k $18,671
$75-110k $20,704
$110k+ $22,987
29%
Students receiving Pell Grants
39%
Students taking federal loans
83%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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