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

    award

    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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    National Merit/Semi-Finalists Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    $12,000 December 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The National Merit/Semi-Finalists Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must be a National Merit/Semi-Finalist and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable four-year award.

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    National Merit/Semi-Finalists Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    award

    $12,000

    deadline

    December 01, 2026
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    Description

    The National Merit/Semi-Finalists Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must be a National Merit/Semi-Finalist and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this renewable four-year award.

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    Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $24,000 December 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at Mississippi State University. To be eligible for this award, you must be a non-resident and have a minimum GPA of 3.3.

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    Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    award

    Up to $24,000

    deadline

    December 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at Mississippi State University. To be eligible for this award, you must be a non-resident and have a minimum GPA of 3.3.

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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)

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    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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    Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    $10,000 March 01, 2027 See Details

    Description

    The Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University who plan on studying engineering, technology, computer science, physics, or chemistry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a graduate of Brookhaven High School or Brookhaven Academy to be eligible for this award.

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    Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    March 01, 2027
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    Description

    The Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University who plan on studying engineering, technology, computer science, physics, or chemistry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a graduate of Brookhaven High School or Brookhaven Academy to be eligible for this award.

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    National Recognition Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    $10,000 December 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The National Recognition Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi State University who have been recognized by the College Board's National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, or National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.

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    National Recognition Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    December 01, 2026
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    Description

    The National Recognition Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi State University who have been recognized by the College Board's National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, or National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.

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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

    award

    $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 Academic Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $14,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Transfer Academic Scholarship is open to entering transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Transfer Academic Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

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    Up to $14,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Transfer Academic Scholarship is open to entering transfer students at Mississippi State University. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    Up to $4,000 January 15, 2027 See Details

    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.25.

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    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    award

    Up to $4,000

    deadline

    January 15, 2027
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    Description

    The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to entering community college transfer students at Mississippi State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.25.

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    Mockbee Hall and Drake Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, School of Architecture

    $2,000 March 01, 2027 See Details

    Description

    The Mockbee Hall and Drake Scholarship is available to fifth-year students at Mississippi State University. To be eligible for this award, you must be an architecture major, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate good moral character and leadership ability.

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    Mockbee Hall and Drake Scholarship

    Mississippi State University, School of Architecture

    award

    $2,000

    deadline

    March 01, 2027
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    Description

    The Mockbee Hall and Drake Scholarship is available to fifth-year students at Mississippi State University. To be eligible for this award, you must be an architecture major, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate good moral character and leadership ability.

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