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Mississippi State University (MSU): Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#478 in World

#136 in USA

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  • Institute Icon4200 acre campus
  • Estd. 1878
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For Mississippi State University admissions, the application deadline for international students applying for Degree Programs at Starkville and Meridian Campus is given below:

  • Spring Intake: Oct 01, 2025 

 

About Mississippi State University

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Year of establishment
1878
Also known as
MSU
University website
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Campus size
4200 acres
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
5
Endowment value
USD 470 million
Scholarships granted
17335
Scholarship amount granted
USD 197 million
Application fees
USD 60
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1255
Faculty/Student ratio
16
Total criminal offences
237
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Q:   What are the requirements to go to Mississippi State University?
Q:   How can I apply to Mississippi State University?
Q:   How is Mississippi State University ranked in the world?

Mississippi State University Ranking 2025

#478

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#136

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Mississippi State University Admission Dates 2025

  • Application fees :USD 60 - 80
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   What are the Mississippi State University application deadlines for international students?
Q:   What is the acceptance rate of Mississippi State University?
Q:   Which documents do international students need to submit while applying to MSU?

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Mississippi State University Scholarships 2024

5No. of scholarships available
33.7 LTotal scholarship amount
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Q:   Does Mississippi State University offer scholarships for international students?
Q:   Does MSU give full scholarships to international students?

MSU Popular Courses

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MBA/PGDM
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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Friendly
  • Easy going
  • Fun loving
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.5
Part time work5
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty3.5
Student Life4
Value for money3.5
Public transportation4
Safety4.5
Indian Food2
Permanent Immigration2.5
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Master of Science in Cyber Security and Operations - Batch of 2024
3.8
Good college to study and have fun and a bit expensive at the same time.
Tips: Since the cost of living and fee is a bit higher, it is better to have any graduate assistantship before coming here. You need to contact the professors for that. Initially, we may not get the replies. But mailing them frequently could get us an assistantship with which the full fee is waived off.
Likes (Part time work): There is a good chance for students to get part time jobs here. Most of the students have an on campus job. Most of the students get the assistantships because the funding of the college is pretty good. There is a good chance to get a part time job in any of the departments.
Dislikes (Public transportation): There is option of buses. We do have an app to track them but the number of buses are less. We do not know when they come and the route is very limited. The public transport is limited only to the town. So, you need to get a cab or take a car for rent to go out of the town.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2022Read more
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Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science - Batch of 2024
3.4
It is a good university but you’ll find better options at this cost.
Tips: There are assistantships available in the college. Make sure to apply all of the assistantships before coming to the college and email the professors to get the Assistantship. Do a full review on the colleges you want admission in. Then try choosing from them. Do not choose Msu blindly.
Likes (Safety): I’ve never seen a safer place than this because as it is a small city. There is not a huge population, and everywhere you go, you’ll find students from Mississippi state university. There’ll be cop cars all the time. You’ll feel safe even while roaming in the midnight.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Starkville is more like a village than city. There’ll be far less restaurants here. Among them finding an Indian one is impossible. There is a restaurant with Indian cuisine but it is not worth the money. Cooking Indian stuff is the better option but you can’t find Indian stores in 20 miles surroundings.
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Mississippi State University Placements

Top Recruiters

Exxon
Microsoft
volvo
Ford Motors
AT&T
Apple
Intel
halliburton
Yokohama
Google
Boeing
Chevron Corporation
Halliburton
Amazon
Lockheed Martin Corp.
caterpillar
Bechtel
Nissan
General Motors
Baker Hughes
Raytheon
toyota
Honda Cars
Siemens
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Q:   Does MSU have any career placement cell to help its students get a job?
Q:   Which companies are the top recruiters at Mississippi State University?
Q:   Can I work while studying in Mississippi State University?

Mississippi State University Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(33 courses)
INR 21 L - 24 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, GRE, GMAT: 500 & Above
MPH(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 22 L - 24 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-24 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT: 500 & Above, IELTS: 7 & Above
B.Sc.(22 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(15 courses)
Duration48 months-4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 6 & Above
BBA(14 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 6 & Above
M.A.(7 courses)
INR 22 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 7 & Above
MFA(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
Others PG(7 courses)
INR 22 L - 35 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 6.5 & Above
B.A.(19 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 120 & Above, IELTS: 6 & Above
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   What are the Mississippi State University English language requirements?
Q:   How can I get into the MSU MBA program?
Q:   Can I study in MSU without IELTS/TOEFL score?







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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

78%

Black

15%

Hispanic

3%

Asian

1%

UG Student residence

In state

58%

Out of state

40%

Foreign

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

92%

25 and over

7%

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UG Number of Applicant

18830
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Overall Graduation Rate

63
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UG Enrollment

18305
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PG Enrollment

4344

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M.A.
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B.A.
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INR 20.91 L - 24.25 L#1001 QS, 2026
INR 17.77 L - 53.69 L -/-
INR 23.51 L - 56.8 L#114 QS, 2026
INR 19.08 L - 21.63 L#153 QS, 2026
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Answered 9 months ago

The Mississippi State University acceptance rate is 76%. The university takes a relatively strict approach to selection, as seen by the moderate percentage. Academic considerations are given precedence over non-academic ones at the university. criteria including class rankings, academic GPA, standar

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Piyush Pandey

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Answered 9 months ago

With a 76% acceptance rate, Mississippi State is moderately difficult to get in. The moderate percentage shows that the university follows a moderately stringent approach during selection. The university prioritizes academic factors over non-academic ones. The factors such as rigor of Secondary scho

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Mukul Thapa

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Mississippi State University expects a GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale from international students. Students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit the required documents including transcripts, standardized test scores, English language requirements, and more. Students must aim to score 20 or abo

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Rashmi Singh

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Answered 9 months ago

Mississippi State is one of the renowned universities for international students. Along with the good rankings including #214 among National Universities, #116 among Top Public schools, #192 among Best Value Schools, and #98 for providing the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, the university o

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Nishtha Gupta

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Answered 9 months ago

Mississippi State University accepts international students from all over the globe. As per the enrollment in 2024, a total of 18,230 students enrolled in undergraduate programs, of which 238 students were international, contributing 1.30% in total. Students can check the table below for MSU statist

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University CityStarkville, Mississippi, USA

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Mississipi State, MS 39762, United States

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Mississippi State, MS 39762
Starkville ( Mississippi)

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