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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University
75 B.S. Hood Drive
Mississippi State, MS 39762


Fax number: (662) 325-1678
Website: https://www.msstate.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT recommended, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.61
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Average SAT I: 590 verbal, 590 math
Average ACT: 25 English, 24 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 7%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 90%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 18,830
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 14,158
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 31%
Admission may be deferred: no

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