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Mississippi State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Mississippi State University admits about 77.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1100–1350 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 22–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 77.6%
SAT range 1100-1350
Net price $18,781
Graduation rate 68.6%

Mississippi State University At a Glance

LocationMississippi State, Mississippi
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment18,397
Acceptance Rate77.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)560-670
SAT Range (Math)540-680
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1100-1350
Average SAT (Combined)1219
ACT Range21-29
Average Net Price$18,781/yr
Tuition (In-State)$10,604/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$28,736/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate68.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate82.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$54,296
Median Debt at Completion$20,500

How Mississippi State University Compares

Mississippi State University is more selective than about 52% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 18,397 students, it is larger than about 58% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Mississippi University, MS — 97% acceptance University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS — 99% acceptance Rowan University Glassboro, NJ — 78% acceptance Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY — 78% acceptance University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL — 77% acceptance Oregon State University Corvallis, OR — 77% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mississippi State University's acceptance rate?

Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is about 77.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University?

Admitted students at Mississippi State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1100 and 1350 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Mississippi State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Mississippi State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Mississippi State University?

The average net price reported for Mississippi State University is $18,781 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Mississippi State University's official site.