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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    NRF Foundation University Challenge

    National Retail Foundation

    Up to $30,000 June 23, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The NRF Foundation University Challenge is available to full-time sophomore-level and above undergraduate students of all majors who are attending NRF member institutions. Teams of three - four students will work together to identify a new and innovative retailing opportunity for a major retailer and present a pitch presentation, competing for...

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    NRF Foundation University Challenge

    National Retail Foundation

    award

    Up to $30,000

    deadline

    June 23, 2025
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    Description

    The NRF Foundation University Challenge is available to full-time sophomore-level and above undergraduate students of all majors who are attending NRF member institutions. Teams of three - four students will work together to identify a new and innovative retailing opportunity for a major retailer and present a pitch presentation, competing for...

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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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    National Merit/Semi-Finalists Scholarship - MSU

    Mississippi State University

    $12,000 December 01, 2025 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, 2025
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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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    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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    NRF Next Generation Scholarship

    National Retail Federation

    Up to $25,000 May 28, 2025 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

    award

    Up to $25,000

    deadline

    May 28, 2025
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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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    Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

    Mississippi State University

    $10,000 February 01, 2026 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

    February 01, 2026
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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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    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 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

    deadline

    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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    Valedictorian Scholarship - Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State University

    $2,000 August 01, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Valedictorian Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must have been named valedictorian by your high school to be eligible for this award.

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    Valedictorian Scholarship - Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State University

    award

    $2,000

    deadline

    August 01, 2025
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    Description

    The Valedictorian Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must have been named valedictorian by your high school to be eligible for this award.

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    Salutatorian Scholarship - Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State University

    $2,000 August 01, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Salutatorian Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must have been named salutatorian by your high school to be eligible for this award.

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    Salutatorian Scholarship - Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State University

    award

    $2,000

    deadline

    August 01, 2025
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    Description

    The Salutatorian Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Mississippi State University. You must have been named salutatorian by your high school to be eligible for this award.

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