Mississippi State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 18,092 students.
About This School
Mississippi State University is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi with approximately 18,092 undergraduate students enrolled. Mississippi State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,501 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $47,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science, commonly known as Mississippi State University (MSU), is a public land-grant research university in Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
This land-grant research university offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $16,324, which is low relative to median earnings of $47,400 a decade out. It's worth considering for students drawn to agriculture, engineering, or applied sciences who want a large state school experience without the heavy financial burden. The 63% graduation rate is worth watching, though, so be honest about whether you'll thrive in a setting where nearly 4 in 10 students don't finish.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,092 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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