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LOYAL FRIENDS WE'LL ALWAYS BE.
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.
You’ll never experience anywhere else like it. The grass here — it’s greener. There is even science behind it. The people — they’re one-of-a-kind. They bring you in as one of their own. You’re lost on campus one minute, and the next, well, you're found — found by someone you don’t know who cares about you simply because you're on our soil. The atmosphere — it’s rare. You’re in the Junction, and all of a sudden you're hanging out with sixty thousand of your closest friends. That bond you’re experiencing — it’s the cowbells. It’s true. It’s real.
ABROAD
ATHLETICS
RING YOUR COWBELL
Long ago, while defending our home turf against our archrival, a Jersey cow wandered onto the field. A Bulldog win sealed the cow as a good luck charm. Eventually, in lieu of bringing a cow to every game, the MSU cowbell –– one of college athletics’ most unique traditions –– was born. The ringing of 60,000 cowbells makes for one of the most exciting environments in college football!
LUCY MELLEN
HOMETOWN
Hattiesburg, MS
MAJOR
Environmental Geoscience and Political Science
INVOLVEMENT
•VP of the Student Association
•Shackouls Honors College Ambassador
•Chi Omega Sorority
The conversations I had with admissions staff and Shackouls Honors College faculty and students were the ones that made me realize the potential for unique opportunities – whether they be in academics, mentorship, or community – here at MSU.
JUSTIN NAVE
I have been able to make an impact in multiple ways through organizations and simple conversations with strangers. This school has molded me into the man I am today, and I am sure that no other school would have been as impactful as Mississippi State.
HOMETOWN Houston, TX
MAJOR Industrial Engineering
INVOLVEMENT
•Brickfire Mentoring
•New Maroon Camp
•Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
FISHER ISEMINGER
My favorite thing about living in Starkville is being a part of the community. I love eating at local restaurants, serving in the community, going to the Starkville Community Market, and shopping downtown, among so many other things! Mississippi State and Starkville complement and support support each other so beautifully.
HOMETOWN
Natchez, MS
MAJOR Aerospace Engineering
INVOLVEMENT
•Cowbell Catholic
•Aerospace Engineering Club
•Student Association Director of Programming
THAIENA WILLIAMSON
HOMETOWN
Senatobia, MS
MAJOR
Biological Sciences (Pre-Nursing)
INVOLVEMENT
•Orientation Leader
•Latino Student Association
•Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
At Mississippi State University, they genuinely give me the space to be authentic and exactly who I am.
GRAHAM STEVENS
There are a lot of things that I love about living in Starkville. I love the friendly community that Starkville is based off where everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand. It also doesn’t hurt that Starkville has some amazing food.
HOMETOWN
Flowood, MS
MAJOR Kinesiology
INVOLVEMENT
•Sigma Chi Fraternity
•Student Tour Guide
•Campus Outreach Student Ministry
SOPHIE STRICKLIN
HOMETOWN
Gainesville, FL
MAJOR
Elementary Education
INVOLVEMENT
•Roadrunner
•Starkville YoungLife
•Bridgeway College Student Ministry
I love the Starkville community. It really is the people that make the place. The small town charm that Starkville has is special, and it has developed a tight-knit community that wants to support its students in any and every way.
TUITION, SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID
Yearly Tuition for Fall & Spring
Scholarships
scholarships.msstate.edu
Certain scholarships are awarded automatically based on ACT/SAT scores and GPA. A variety of competitive scholarships are available through submitting the General Scholarship Application (GSA) once admitted to MSU.
Non-Resident Military Tuition Waiver admissions.msstate.edu/veterans
100% of the non-resident portion of tuition is waived for veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents.
Students who qualify for and are approved for the Non-Resident Military Tuition Waiver (NRMTW) will receive a scholarship waiver for the non-resident portion of their tuition (currently valued at $17,435) in place of the Non-Resident Scholarship, if the Non-Resident Scholarship is less than the value of the NRMTW.
Financial Aid
sfa.msstate.edu
Tuition and Fees listed are for the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change without notice by the Board of Trustees-Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Amounts listed are the direct costs for MSU and are required for each entering freshman.
*Additional fees could apply.
**The on-campus housing cost is $7,707, which represents the median value. The meal cost is $4,586, which represents the ultimate meal plan offered by MSU.
For students who qualify, federal aid can come in the form of grants, loans, and even part-time employment (work-study). You must file a FAFSA –– that’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid –– to determine your eligibility. For more information about submitting the FAFSA and when it is available, visit studentaid.gov.
BULLDOGS
BULLDOGS
ACADEMIC COLLEGES, MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS
For more information, visit: admissions.msstate.edu/majors
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Data Science
• Business Information Systems
• Computational Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Computational Intelligence
• Geoinformatics
• Marketing & Supply Chain Analytics
• Psychoinformatics
• Social Data Analytics
• Sports Science
• Statistical Modeling
• Visualization & Visual Analytics for Built Environment
Healthcare Administration**
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES
cals.msstate.edu
Agribusiness
• Management
• Policy and Law
• Production Agricultural Engineering Technology & Business
• Enterprise Management
• Natural Resources &
• Environmental Management
• Precision Agriculture
• Surveying/Geomatics
Agricultural Education, Leadership & Communications
• Agricultural Communications
• Agricultural Leadership
• Agricultural Education Agricultural Science Agronomy
• Ag & Environmental Soil Sciences
• Golf & Sports Turf Management
• Integrated Crop Management
• Integrated Pest Management Animal & Dairy Sciences
• Business & Industry
• Pre-Vet/Science
• Pre-Veterinary Medical Technology
• Production Management Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Entomology
• Forensic Sciences
• Plant Pathology
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-MBA
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Science
Culinology
Environmental Economics & Sustainability
Environmental Science in Ag Systems
Fashion Design & Merchandising
• Design & Product Development
• Merchandising
Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promotion
• Food & Nutrition
• Food Safety
• Food Science
• Food Science Technology
• Pre-Health Professions
Horticulture
• Floral Management
• Floriculture & Ornamental
• Fruit & Vegetable Production
Human Development & Family Science
• Child Development**
• Child Life
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Teacher Education
• Family Science
• Youth Development**
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Contracting
Poultry Science
• Applied Poultry Management
• Science & Pre-Veterinary Science
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN
caad.msstate.edu
Architecture Art, Undeclared*
• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Photography
Building Construction Science
Interior Design
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
cas.msstate.edu
Anthropology
Applied Sociology
Biological Sciences
• Applied Sociology
• Botany
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Health Records Administration
• Pre-Med
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Vet
• Zoology Chemistry
• American Chemical Society
• Pre-Health
• Pre-Med
• Pre-Pharmacy
Communication
• Broadcast & Digital Journalism
• Communication & Media Studies**
• Print & Digital Journalism
• Public Relations**
• Theatre
Criminology
Economics
English
Foreign Language
• Asian Studies
• Classics
• French
• German
• Spanish Geoscience
• Broadcast Meteorology
• Environmental Geoscience
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geography
• Professional Geology
• Professional Meteorology
General Science
History**
Interdisciplinary Studies**
• Entertainment Technology
Liberal Arts
• Politcal Communication
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Microbiology
• Pre-Vet
Music Philosophy
• Pre-Ministry
• Religion Physics
Political Science
Psychology**
Social Work
Sociology
Accounting
Business Administration**
Business Economics
Business Information Systems
Finance
• Risk Management & Insurance
Management Marketing
• Integrated Digital Marketing
• PGA Golf Management
Supply Chain Logistics
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Educational Psychology**
Elementary Education**
• Early Childhood
• Middle School
Industrial Technology
• Industrial Automation**
• Industrial Coatings**
• Industrial Packaging**
• Manufacturing & Maintenance**
• Process Technology**
Information Technology Services
Kinesiology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Neuromechanics
• Physical Activity & Coaching
• Physical Education & Coaching
• Sport Administration
• Strength & Conditioning
Music Education Performance
• Guitar
• Instrumental
• Keyboard
• Vocal
Secondary Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• English Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physics Education
• Social Studies Education
Special Education
BAGLEY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
bagley.msstate.edu
Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautics
• Astronautics
Artificial Intelligence
Biosystems Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
• Biomolecular Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Practice
• Chemical Engineering Research & Development
Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Science
• Human & Visual Computing
• Systems
Cybersecurity
Electrical Engineering
• Power & Energy Systems*
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Software Engineering
COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES
cfr.msstate.edu
Forestry
• Environmental Conservation
• Forest Business
• Forest Management
• Urban Forestry
• Wildlife Management
Natural Resource & Environmental Conservation
• Natural Resource Law & Administration
• Natural Resource Technology
• Resource Conservation Science
Sustainable Bioproducts
Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture
• Conservation Biology
• Conservation Law Enforcement
• Human-Wildlife Interactions
• Wildlife Agriculture Conservation
• Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
• Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
vetmed.msstate.edu
Veterinary Medical Technology
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING STUDIES
cpcs.msstate.edu
Bachelor of Applied Science
• Applied Science**
• Business Office Technology**
• Public Management**
CONCENTRATIONS IN PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
admissions.msstate.edu/pre-professional
Pre-Dental (Biochemistry; Bio-Science)
Pre-Health Professions (Food Science; Nutrition & Health Promotion)
Pre-Health Records Administration (Bio-Science)
Pre-Medicine (Biochemistry; Bio-Science; Chemistry)
Pre-Ministry (Philosophy)
Pre-MBA (Biochemistry)
Pre-Nursing (Bio-Science)
Pre-Occupational Therapy (Bio-Science)
Pre-Optometry (Biochemistry; Bio-Science)
Pre-Pharmacy (Biochemistry, Chemistry)
Pre-Physical Therapy (Bio-Science)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Animal & Dairy Sciences; Biochemistry; Bio-Science; Microbiology; Poultry Science; Wildlife)
Pre-Law (offered as a minor for any major)
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER (UAAC)
uaac.msstate.edu
Undecided on a major? Our UAAC will advise and assist you in finding a major or program that fits your interests.
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE MEMBER INSTITUTION
As concentrations (not majors), some of these programs are available in several majors.
ONCE YOU’RE ADMITTED NEXT STEPS
FALL SPRING
Begin completing the General Scholarship Application starting October 1, 2024 and submit by December 1, 2024 for maximum consideration. my.msstate.edu
Apply for on-campus housing starting October 1, 2024 and submit by April 1, 2025 to keep your priority status. housing.msstate.edu
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it goes live in late 2024. studentaid.gov
Connect with the Bulldog Family on the ZeeMee app! Find your future roommate, chat with current students, and make new friends!
Attend one of our Academic Insight Days. academicinsight.msstate.edu
Sign up for Orientation beginning February 3, 2025, which confirms your plan to enroll at MSU. orientation.msstate.edu
Accept scholarships by May 1, 2025 (National Decision Day). my.msstate.edu
Ask your school counselor to submit your official, final high school transcript including your graduation date and/or any official transcripts for college credit. Final transcripts can be emailed to admit@msstate.edu
