Mississippi State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
77.64%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.84%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,596
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 23,346 students have applied and 18,125 students have allowed to admit to Mississippi State University (Acceptance rate: 77.64%). Mississippi State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.84 % where 3,596 students have finally enrolled out of 18,125 admitted students.
Mississippi State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Vermont and CUNY Graduate School and University Center, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 64.97%).
Mississippi State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.17%).
How to Apply to Mississippi State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mississippi State.
| Admission | https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.msstate.edu/future-students/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.drc.msstate.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mississippi State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Mississippi State University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Mississippi State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,268). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | 1,210 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,268 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,062 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Mississippi State University, 209 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 680 |
| Total | 1,100 | 1,210 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Mississippi State University, 3,041 students submitted ACT scores (85% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Mississippi State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Mississippi State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |