More selective than 50% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 84% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mississippi State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Mississippi State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Mississippi State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 670 |
| SAT math | 540 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Mississippi State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 560–670 | 540–680 | 21–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 570–690 | 540–720 | 21–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mississippi State University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Mississippi State University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | 93% | 51% | $23,836 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Mississippi State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mississippi State University admissions questions
What is the Mississippi State University acceptance rate?
Mississippi State University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 15,934 of 20,877 applicants were admitted.
Does Mississippi State University require the SAT or ACT?
Mississippi State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 84% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University?
The middle 50% of Mississippi State University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1350 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Mississippi State University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,751 of 15,934).
Is Mississippi State University getting harder to get into?
Mississippi State University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mississippi State University overview