At Mississippi State University, we believe in getting personal. Our university provides the academic, leadership, and social opportunities to help each person excel.
Starkville, Mississippi, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (17)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor Biochemistry - Science Concentration
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
- Bachelor Biochemistry - Science Concentration
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A./B.S. Chemistry
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
- B.Sc. Physics
Business & Management (8)
- B.Ac. Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.B.A. Finance
- Bachelor Management
- Bachelor Marketing
Humanities (8)
Agriculture & Forestry (7)
- Bachelor Agricultural Science
- B.Sc. Poultry Science
Social Sciences (7)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Business Economics
- B.A. Criminology
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Sociology
Medicine & Health (5)
- Bachelor Biochemistry Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- B.Sc. Medical Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- Bachelor Architecture
- Bachelor Fine Arts
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor Music
Computer Science & IT (4)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Education & Training (4)
- B.Sc. Educational Psychology
- Bachelor Special Education
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Social Work
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Bachelor Sustainable Bioproducts
Law (1)
- B.A. Criminology
About
History
Mississippi State University forms a cohesive higher education-municipal community with Starkville, a growing agricultural-commercial-industrial city of nearly 24,000. Located in the eastern part of north-central Mississippi, MSU is 125 miles northeast of Jackson and 23 miles west of Columbus. It is served by U.S. and state highways 82,12 and 25,along with feeder air service.
Education
At Mississippi State, classroom teaching and learning are combined with endless experiences for students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. With more than 175 programs leading to a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree, MSU is preparing its students for bright, productive futures where academics is combined with the proper tools for tackling today’s tough issues and making a difference in society.
Research
Mississippi State is one of only a few schools to earn both research and community engagement rankings from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Moreover, the National Science Foundation ranks Mississippi State among the nation’s top 100 research institutions. As the Magnolia State’s leading research university, MSU’s research expenditures totaled $226 million in 2015, accounting for 55% of the total $408 million in research and development expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
501 -100
2018
401
2017
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
801 -200
2019
601
2018
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
819 -55
2019
764 -30
2018
734
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student Life
Campus life
There's a spirit here you won't find anywhere else. A spirit of inquiry. Innovation. Energy. Investment in others. In our work, our studies, our play, Mississippi State University is committed to one thing: making a difference in the world around us. We challenge students in their class assignments, give them unequaled chances to participate in research, and offer an abundance of leadership opportunities to develop skills for a lifetime.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It has been an amazing experience
Knowledge is Wealth
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is one of the best university in terms of providing education in a practical manner as civil engineering is all around as just you need to observe the things near by. Theoretical as well as practical knowledge both are important so they provide you the both which develops your mind to think to the highest potential and to apply the knowledge in the realistic world.
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