Mississippi State University

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Mississippi State, MS

University Website:  https://www.msstate.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.msstate.edu/future-students/apply

  • Overview: Offers nationally ranked academic programs, unique undergraduate research opportunities, and numerous undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and College of Education.
  • Scholarships Offered: University’s Scholarship Program offers assistance, competitive, leadership and service, and private scholarships options.
  • Athletic division: NCAA Division I
Freshman Admissions Information
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Type of admissions: Rolling admissions, application for each semester will remain open until the 10th day of classes.
  • Is the Common App accepted: Yes
  • Application fee: $40
  • Is the SAT or ACT required or optional: Optional
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Freshman Tuition Information
  • Average Annual Tuition MS Resident: $11,000, Non Resident: $28,000

  • Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 662-325-2224
  • Email Address: admit@msstate.edu

  • School Location
    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 6334, 25 Old Main, 101 Montgomery Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334

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    Mississippi State University College Scholarships

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    Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

    Up to $50,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Selection is based upon state of residency, grade point average, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential.

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    Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

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    Up to $50,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Charles E. and Viola G. Bardsley Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Selection is based upon state of residency, grade point average, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    $10,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

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    $10,000

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    Varies
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    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    NRF Next Generation Scholarship

    National Retail Federation

    Up to $25,000 May 26, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Next Generation Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students who are pursuing a course of study or concentration relevant to retail. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be nominated by your school to be eligible for this award.

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    NRF Next Generation Scholarship

    National Retail Federation

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    Up to $25,000

    deadline

    May 26, 2026
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    Description

    The Next Generation Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students who are pursuing a course of study or concentration relevant to retail. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be nominated by your school to be eligible for this award.

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    Luckyday Scholars Program

    Luckyday Foundation

    $6,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Luckyday Scholars Program is open to first - time freshman students at the University of Mississippi, The University of Southern Mississippi, and Mississippi State University. You must be a resident of Mississippi and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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    Luckyday Scholars Program

    Luckyday Foundation

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    $6,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Luckyday Scholars Program is open to first - time freshman students at the University of Mississippi, The University of Southern Mississippi, and Mississippi State University. You must be a resident of Mississippi and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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    Transfer Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $12,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Transfer Scholarship is open to entering transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Transfer Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

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    Up to $12,000

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    Varies
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    Description

    The Transfer Scholarship is open to entering transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University.

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    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

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    Up to $2,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University.

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    Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have completed at least 48 hours with a minimum 3.25 GPA and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa to be eligible for this award. You must also be named a member of the All-Mississippi...

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    Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

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    Up to $2,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have completed at least 48 hours with a minimum 3.25 GPA and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa to be eligible for this award. You must also be named a member of the All-Mississippi...

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    Feeder School Scholarship

    Mississippi College School of Law

    100% of tuition Varies See Details

    Description

    The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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    Feeder School Scholarship

    Mississippi College School of Law

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    100% of tuition

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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    Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

    Varies Varies See Details

    Description

    The Vicksburg Kennel Clubs of Mississippi Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. You must have an interest in small animal medicine and at least a 3.0 GPA. You must also have graduated from an accredited Mississippi high school and be a resident of Hinds, Clairborne, Copiah, Isaquena,...

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    Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

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    Varies

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    Description

    The Vicksburg Kennel Clubs of Mississippi Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. You must have an interest in small animal medicine and at least a 3.0 GPA. You must also have graduated from an accredited Mississippi high school and be a resident of Hinds, Clairborne, Copiah, Isaquena,...

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    Tupelo Small Animal Hospital Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

    Varies Varies See Details

    Description

    The Tupelo Small Animal Hospital Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. You must demonstrate acceptable academic achievement and the promise of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine to be eligible for this award.

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    Tupelo Small Animal Hospital Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

    award

    Varies

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Tupelo Small Animal Hospital Scholarship is available to students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. You must demonstrate acceptable academic achievement and the promise of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine to be eligible for this award.

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