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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

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  • Mississippi State, MS 39762
  • OPEID College Code: 00242300
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  • General Phone: (662) 325-2323
  • President: Dr. Mark Keenum
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 18,601
  • College Alias: MSU
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
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  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,4485,83311,281
Number Granted Admission (%)3,199 (59%)3,216 (55%)6,415 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,238 (39%)1,212 (38%)2,450 (38%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam38516%
ACT ® Exam2,34496%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470610
SAT ® Math490640
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2027
ACT ® English2129
ACT ® Math1927
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving45%26%49%73%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,866$4,510$1,268$4,189
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.9%4.4%3.5%
Number in Default102122126
Number in Repayment2,5512,7123,593
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,151$5,151$4,978
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,151$5,151$4,978
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,021$12,503$11,469
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,520$7,333$6,951
Other Expenses$4,000$3,313$3,108
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,871$16,797$16,037
In-State$17,871$16,797$16,037
Out of State$25,741$24,149$22,528
Off Campus
In-District$6,351$6,151$5,978
In-State$6,351$6,151$5,978
Out of State$14,221$13,503$12,469
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,351$6,151$5,978
In-State$6,351$6,151$5,978
Out of State$14,221$13,503$12,469
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management-10-
Agricultural Economics3--
Agriculture6138
Agronomy and Crop Science12--
Animal Sciences60--
Food Science21--
Horticultural Science8--
Landscaping and Groundskeeping16--
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management1--
Poultry Science7--
Agricultural Business17--
 
Architecture
Architecture4411-
Interior Architecture22--
Landscape Architecture143-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry16--
Biology8142
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology17--
Molecular Biology---
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Other-132
Toxicology--1
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting6128-
Business Administration1961436
Business Economics12-1
Commerce-1-
Construction Management50--
Finance42--
Insurance66--
Management Information Systems2811-
Marketing98--
Operations Management and Supervision---
Real Estate20--
Taxation-5-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication112--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer14144
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education97-
Business Teacher Education47--
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services--3
Community College Education-1018
Counseling and Guidance Services-551
Curriculum and Instruction--3
Education--3
Education Administration-19-
Elementary and Middle School Administration--11
Elementary Education194241
Music Teacher Education10--
Physical Education17223-
Secondary Education70313
Special Education Teaching167-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other6235
Technical Teacher Education-9-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education---
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering2211-
Biomedical and Medical Engineering309-
Chemical Engineering353-
Civil Engineering5811-
Computer Engineering20121
Electrical Engineering30223
Engineering-112
Engineering, Other11-1
Industrial Engineering206-
Mechanical Engineering8714-
 
Engineering Technology
Industrial Production Technologies, Other16--
Industrial Technology33--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature2219-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences50--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies-276
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures467-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science8--
Veterinary Medicine--67
Veterinary Sciences-71
 
History
History2851
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences19--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other131--
Systems Science and Theory--2
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts4--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--1
Mathematics185-
Statistics-7-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Forest Technology--4
Forestry2210-
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management157-
Wood Science and Wood Products, Pulp and Paper Technology35-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy6--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry444
Geology and Earth Science75106-
Physics76-
 
Psychology
Educational Psychology4078
Psychology7216-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-283
Social Work37--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology81-
Economics6--
Political Science363-
Sociology25124
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other---
Music5--
Visual and Performing Arts39--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 18,601
    • Undergraduate: 14,602 Graduate: 3,999
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 9,544 Female: 9,057
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 7,563 Female: 7,039
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,981 Female: 2,018
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 15,187 Part-Time: 3,414
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 13,206 Part-Time: 1,396
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,981 Part-Time: 2,018
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7724%
American Indian980.5%
Black3,67620%
Asian2461%
Hispanic2141%
White13,26771%
Unknown3282%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18450.2%
Ages 18-193,84121%
Ages 20-215,12628%
Ages 22-244,49324%
Ages 25-292,23812%
Ages 30-341,0726%
Ages 35-396614%
Ages 40-497354%
Ages 50-653672%
Age Over 65230.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees4,6764,406270
Faculty Status1,3141,173141
Tenured Faculty4684662
Graduate Assistants1,136-1,136
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,2741,133141
Primarily Instruction1,021897124
Primarily Research25323617
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1291272
Other Professionals1,6481,58563
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,6251,56164
Clerical And Secretarial78474539
Skilled Crafts1231221
Service and/or Maintenance56654818
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,531 (680)$68,585 (415)$53,051 (265)
Professor$90,630 (118)$92,736 (92)$83,178 (26)
Associate Professor$70,909 (154)$72,798 (103)$67,096 (51)
Assistant Professor$60,812 (247)$63,184 (161)$56,373 (86)
Instructor$40,122 (114)$43,486 (39)$38,373 (75)
Lecturer$27,923 (47)$28,220 (20)$27,704 (27)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$99,264 (217)$103,600 (171)$83,144 (46)
Professor$115,929 (116)$116,776 (107)$105,857 (9)
Associate Professor$89,474 (49)$90,446 (34)$87,272 (15)
Assistant Professor$79,170 (36)$74,121 (24)$89,270 (12)
Instructor$53,630 (16)$61,083 (6)$49,158 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,052 (897)$73,307 (586)$55,266 (311)
Professor$92,724 (234)$94,247 (199)$84,061 (35)
Associate Professor$71,464 (203)$73,097 (137)$68,075 (66)
Assistant Professor$61,317 (283)$62,854 (185)$58,414 (98)
Instructor$40,585 (130)$44,352 (45)$38,590 (85)
Lecturer$27,923 (47)$28,220 (20)$27,704 (27)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,747,210$3,433,868$2,313,342
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes384245139
Unduplicated Athletes384245139
Baseball3535-
Basketball321814
All Track Combined935043
Football121121-
Golf19118
Soccer31-31
Softball20-20
Tennis19109
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$186,719$122,085
Assistant Coaches-$186,846$63,847
 
Coaches
All Coaches432320
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students61%
 
By Gender
Male59%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien60%
American Indian14%
Black45%
Asian68%
Hispanic62%
White65%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less31%
5 Years54%
6 Years61%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related24
Drug Related1013
Liquor Related106
On Campus
Weapons Related510
Drug Related2015
Liquor Related2522
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-4
Burglary711
On Campus
Negligent Manslaughter1-
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault64
Burglary1611
Vehicle Theft25
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