Mississippi State University View More Rivals | University of South Carolina-Columbia View More Rivals | |
#123 in National Universities #2 in Mississippi | Rankings | #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Mississippi State, MS | Location | Columbia, SC |
Mississippi State | Known as | South Carolina |
Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state |
$9,815 Mississippi residents $26,580 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state |
$11,374 | Financial Aid | $6,907 |
Admission | ||
$40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $50 graduate |
62.40% | Acceptance Rate | 72.31% |
39.40% | Yield | 31.25% |
1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
22,649 | Total Students | 35,653 |
18,305 | Undergraduate | 27,343 |
4,344 | Graduate | 8,310 |
3,686 | Online Enrollment | 3,171 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
63% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
81% | Retention Rate | 90% |
$47,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) $6,822 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
970 Full-time 192 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time |
4,714 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time |
$82,612 for Faculties $60,853 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time |