Mississippi State University is a public institution in Mississippi State, Mississippi, enrolling 23,086 students. It admits 75.2% of applicants. The average student pays $15,891 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $25,795.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 75.2%
Applicants: 18,830
Admitted: 14,158
Yield: 23.8%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $25,795
Average net price: $15,891
In-state tuition: $9,220
Out-of-state tuition: $24,900
Median debt at graduation: $16,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 23,086
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Graduation rate: 60%
Freshman retention: 81%
US News rank: #196

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $48,296
Median earnings (6 yr): $39,950
Loan repayment (3 yr): 78.4%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Mississippi State University.

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