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Mississippi State University is situated in Starkville, Mississippi and is a public university established in 1878. MSU is an accredited university, and awards doctoral, specialist, masters and baccalaureate degrees. MSU has the following schools and colleges under it:
The sports teams of the university are named the Bulldogs. The official colors are white and maroon. Jess Dickinson, Mississippi Supreme Court Justice; James Cofer, President of the University of Louisiana at Monroe; Turner Catledge, former Vice President of The New York Times; Johnie Cooks, Former NFL Star; and MSNBC Chief Meteorologist Sean McLaughlin are among the famous alumni of the university.
The school is known for its programs in science, engineering, real estate and construction management, and conservation and resource management.
Mississippi State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mississippi State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 17,039 students at the school (as of 2007).
Mississippi State values student athletics, and belongs to the Southeastern Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
General Phone: (662) 325-2323
http://www.msstate.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 750 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, business teaching, education, teacher education and development, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 722 | business management, marketing, accounting, insurance, MIS, finance, taxation, managerial economics, ... |
| Engineering | 365 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Science | 349 | geology, biology, bacteriology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, physiology and pathology, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 335 | interdisciplinary studies, foreign language and literature, political science, sociology, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 140 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 132 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration, food and nutrition |
| Media | 120 | communication studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 89 | architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 81 | food science, agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural management, agricultural economics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 72 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 64 | forestry, wildlife management, wood science, forest technology |
| Medicine | 61 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 57 | construction management, real estate |
| Animal Science And Care | 54 | animal science, poultry science |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 40 | agronomy, landscaping, horticultural science, pest management |
| Art Studies | 39 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 25 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | nutrition sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,588 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 778 | 58 |
| Doctor's degree | 107 | 34 |
| First-professional degree | 54 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 33 | 1 |
In 2007, Mississippi State had a total enrollment of 17,039 students (14,932 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 75% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Mississippi State offers campus housing for 3,737 of its 14,932 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Starkville, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,098 | 3,879 | 64% | 2,281 | 59% |
| Men | 2,936 | 1,961 | 67% | 1,173 | 60% |
| Women | 3,162 | 1,918 | 61% | 1,108 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,469 |
| Room and board | $ 6,951 |
| Room charge | $ 3,716 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,235 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,108 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 242300)
Mississippi State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 325 | 93 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 164 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 221 | 163 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 104 | $113,872 | 13 | $122,099 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 45 | $88,419 | 15 | $85,588 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 26 | $74,435 | 9 | $84,387 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $53,196 | 5 | $51,017 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 178 | $100,654 | 42 | $92,516 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $92,903 | 26 | $80,313 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 86 | $71,618 | 41 | $66,836 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 131 | $63,491 | 77 | $58,146 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $41,485 | 57 | $37,651 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $34,417 | 32 | $30,261 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 371 | $70,702 | 233 | $53,305 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 193 | 110 | 303 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 35 | 33 | 68 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 62 | 83 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mississippi State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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