Mississippi State University College Portrait

Mississippi State University, founded in 1878, is a comprehensive land-grant institution with a statewide enrollment of more than 17,800 students, the largest in Mississippi. The university has traditional strengths in engineering and scientific agriculture, but has evolved into a comprehensive institution with a diverse array of programs in teaching, research and outreach. The university offers more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees through colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Arts and Sciences; Architecture, Art and Design; Business; Education; Engineering; Forest Resources; and Veterinary Medicine. MSU strives to be a premier public undergraduate teaching institution, emphasizing both access and excellence, while also serving the state and nation as a top 100 research and development institution.

Mississippi State offers varied out-of-class experiences that help students explore leadership and service opportunities while pursuing social and recreational interests, as well as academic goals. More than 1,000 students in the Shackouls Honors College take advantage of small classes and research opportunities with leading scholars in a unique living-learning community. The Day One Leadership Community for freshmen is among the leadership oriented programs available. More than 300 student organizations, including sororities and fraternities, offer avenues to explore recreational, political, religious, academic or service activities. The Sanderson Center offers great fitness and recreation facilities, and club sports range from bass fishing to yoga. One of the country’s largest Cooperative Education Programs helps students gain on-the-job experience with potential employers. Numerous campus units are dedicated to student wellness, safety, academic support, career counseling, and services to students with disabilities. Study Abroad programs and numerous themed learning communities offer other opportunities to expand personal horizons.