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Mississippi State University Computer Science Programs

Mississippi State University is a public institution located in Mississippi State, MS. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Mississippi State University Rankings

Mississippi State University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 3	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#56 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#270 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Mississippi State University?

Get in touch with Mississippi State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone:	6623252323
Website:	www.msstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.admissions.msstate.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.sfa.msstate.edu/

How Do I Get Into Mississippi State University?

You can apply to Mississippi State University online at: https://www.msstate.edu/future-students/apply

Mississippi State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mississippi State University

This is what Mississippi State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mississippi State University?

Mississippi State University has an acceptance rate of 78%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Mississippi State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 670. Math scores were between 540 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1100 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Mississippi State University ranged between 21 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Mississippi State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,619	7,547	78%
Women	13,727	10,578	77%

Can I Afford Mississippi State University?

The average net price after aid at Mississippi State University is $15,501. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,052
In-State Fees	$150
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,487
Out-of-State Fees	$150
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,202
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,637

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Mississippi State University receive some form of financial aid (3,751 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Mississippi State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,314 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,742.

Student Loan Debt

39% of Mississippi State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,677 per year.

Mississippi State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,202 students enrolled at Mississippi State University. Mississippi State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 18,092 undergraduate students at Mississippi State University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	307
Black or African American	2,876
Hispanic	832
White	13,080
American Indian/Alaska Native	90
Two or More Races	506
Non-Resident	253

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mississippi State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	1,996
Tennessee	410
Alabama	353
Georgia	170
Louisiana	133

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mississippi State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,427 of Mississippi State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mississippi State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	79
Black or African American	641
Hispanic	159
White	2,749
American Indian/Alaska Native	22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	79
Non-Resident	655

Online Learning at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

5,697 undergraduate students at Mississippi State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,942 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 385 students took at least one online class and 1,935 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Mississippi State University

These computer science programs are offered at Mississippi State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	103	21	6	130
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	7	6	—	13

Academic Programs at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mississippi State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.