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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. Robert H. Foglesong
- Website: www.msstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 17,039
- College Alias: MSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MSU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.msstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $167.00
- 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 Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,936 | 3,162 | 6,098 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,961 (67%) | 1,918 (61%) | 3,879 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,173 (60%) | 1,108 (58%) | 2,281 (59%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,210 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 25% | 59% | 80% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,097 | $3,344 | $2,092 | $3,467 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 126 | 39 | 98 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,593 | 3,378 | 3,020 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,978 | $4,596 | $4,312 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,469 | $10,552 | $9,772 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $950 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,951 | $6,331 | $6,620 |
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $3,656 | $3,656 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,951 | $6,331 | $6,364 |
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $3,656 | $3,656 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $3,656 | $3,656 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,037 | $15,533 | $15,488 |
| Out of State | $22,528 | $21,489 | $20,948 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,037 | $15,533 | $15,232 |
| Out of State | $22,528 | $21,489 | $20,692 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,086 | $9,202 | $8,868 |
| Out of State | $15,577 | $15,158 | $14,328 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Veterinary School | $12,240 | $30,982 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,039 Undergraduate: 13,208 Graduate: 3,550 Professional: 281
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,834 Female: 8,205
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,954 Female: 6,254
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,797 Female: 1,753
- Professional Gender Male: 83 Female: 198
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,642 Part-Time: 3,397
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,753 Part-Time: 1,455
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,608 Part-Time: 1,942
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 281 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 661 | 4% |
| American Indian | 83 | 0.5% |
| Black | 3,351 | 20% |
| Asian | 215 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 1% |
| White | 12,491 | 73% |
| Unknown | 63 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 31 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,368 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,485 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,199 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,187 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 946 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 656 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 765 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 379 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,522 | 4,232 | 290 |
| Faculty Status | 1,261 | 1,098 | 163 |
| Tenured Faculty | 456 | 454 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,076 | - | 1,076 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,212 | 1,050 | 162 |
| Primarily Instruction | 977 | 824 | 153 |
| Primarily Research | 235 | 226 | 9 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 120 | 120 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,598 | 1,549 | 49 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,592 | 1,513 | 79 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 679 | 634 | 45 |
| Skilled Crafts | 133 | 133 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 533 | 509 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,991 (604) | $70,702 (371) | $53,305 (233) |
| Professor | $90,423 (132) | $92,903 (106) | $80,313 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $70,074 (127) | $71,618 (86) | $66,836 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,512 (208) | $63,491 (131) | $58,146 (77) |
| Instructor | $39,135 (93) | $41,485 (36) | $37,651 (57) |
| Lecturer | $31,394 (44) | $34,417 (12) | $30,261 (32) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,101 (220) | $100,654 (178) | $92,516 (42) |
| Professor | $114,786 (117) | $113,872 (104) | $122,099 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $87,711 (60) | $88,419 (45) | $85,588 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,994 (35) | $74,435 (26) | $84,387 (9) |
| Instructor | $51,834 (8) | $53,196 (3) | $51,017 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,555 (824) | $74,480 (549) | $56,725 (275) |
| Professor | $92,065 (249) | $93,035 (210) | $86,842 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $70,617 (187) | $71,868 (131) | $67,691 (56) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,726 (243) | $63,062 (157) | $59,287 (86) |
| Instructor | $39,395 (101) | $41,642 (39) | $37,981 (62) |
| Lecturer | $31,394 (44) | $34,417 (12) | $30,261 (32) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,354,111 | $3,348,015 | $2,006,096 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 351 | 237 | 114 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 351 | 237 | 114 |
| Baseball | 44 | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 60 | 38 | 22 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $163,679 | $95,383 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $173,306 | $51,253 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 83% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 10 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 15 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 5 |
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