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Mississippi State University admissions

Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public · 18,397 undergrads

Mississippi State University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2025 (22,858 of 27,333, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100–1350.

The numbers

Applied
27,333
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
21–29
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.74
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
20%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$40
waivers exist

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Can I get into Mississippi State University?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1350 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

27,333 applied, 22,858 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.

Does Mississippi State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Mississippi State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Mississippi State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Mississippi State University's site

Early rounds and deadlines

Mississippi State University doesn't offer early decision or early action.

We haven't checked Mississippi State University's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on Mississippi State University's site

Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2025.

What Mississippi State University looks at

Counts a lot

Class rank.

Also considered

How hard your classes were, SAT or ACT scores.

As Mississippi State University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.

Questions people ask

What is Mississippi State University's acceptance rate?
Mississippi State University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2025 (22,858 of 27,333, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100–1350. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Test scores: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers