MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Mississippi State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Mississippi State, MS). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Mississippi State, MS 39762
Main Phone: (662) 325-2323
Web Site: www.msstate.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 14,546 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.3% of students attend full-time, while 0.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 919 male students and 840 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52.2% of the student body, while females made up 47.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (18)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 72.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Science

Architecture

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Industrial Equipment Technology

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

General Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Foreign Languages And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Mississippi State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Mississippi State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Mississippi State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southeastern Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,622
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,423
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,538

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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