G R A D U AT E S T U D I E S
Mississippi State participate in cutting-edge research with a global impact. For fiscal 2018, the university had research expenditures of $244 million, a level that earned the university a top 100 national ranking by the National Science Foundation for total research and development spending. Mississippi State is classified by the influential Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a “Very High Research Activity� doctoral university. This classification represents the highest level of research activity for doctorategranting universities in the country, and MSU is one of only 131 schools to hold the designation. MSU also holds the Carnegie Community Engagement classification, being recognized for a mission and educational climate that support community engagement. Both undergraduate and graduate students may take advantage of many opportunities for service learning that benefit the campus and community. For more information on service learning, visit the website for the Center for Community-Engaged Learning at https://www.ccel. msstate.edu/.
Graduate Admissions Admissions decisions are made by each department or program. For information on general university requirements and deadlines for admission, prospective students may telephone 662-325-7400 or visit grad.msstate.edu/students/admissions. Many programs set additional specific requirements and application deadlines which supersede those set by the university. Prospective students should visit the website of the program of interest for more complete information.
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