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