A GUIDE FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
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AUGUST 1
Admissions Application Opens
Students can apply for admission via apply.msstate.edu OR commonapp.org
Submit non-refundable application fee or the NACAC fee waiver.
Send official test scores.
Submit your 9th-11th grade transcript.
Once you are admitted, you can begin completing the steps below. Also, please submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov once it goes live. Use MSU’s federal code: 002423
Be sure to plan your visit to campus! campusvisit.msstate.edu
OCTOBER 1
General Scholarship Application Goes Live
Housing Application Goes Live
FEBRUARY 2
Sign Up for Orientation to Confirm MSU Attendance orientation.msstate.edu
APRIL
1
Housing Priority Deadline for Freshmen housing.msstate.edu
(INCLUDES FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS)
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees* $28,736 $13,514 TOTAL FOR OUT-OF-STATE $42,250 Housing & Meal Plan**
*Additional fees could apply.
**The on-campus housing cost is $8,456, which represents the median value. The meal cost is $5,058, which represents the Weekly 21 Meal Plan offered by MSU. Visit dining.msstate.edu for more information about meal plan requirements and options.
Tuition and Fees listed are for the 2025–2026 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 all required for each entering freshman.
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 waiver for the non-resident portion of their tuition (currently valued at $18,132) in place of the Non-Resident Scholarship, if the Non-Resident Scholarship is less than the value of the NRMTW.
Tuition and Fees listed are for the 2025–2026 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 all required for each entering freshman.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
MSU has automatic scholarships based on academic merit, and additional scholarships are available through the General Scholarship Application.
FINANCIAL AID
Eligibility for most Federal Student Aid programs is based on demonstrated financial need. Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov and include MSU’s federal code: 002423.
Find information for both at admissions.msstate.edu/afford
Calculate your potential MSU scholarships. scholarships.msstate.edu
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Mississippi State University’s Shackouls Honors College offers a robust curriculum and supportive community for highly-motivated students, providing the space to thrive.
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Grow both inside and outside the classroom by participating in activities such as study abroad, our national championship winning speech and debate team, or the Stennis-Montgomery Association, which provides valuable networking opportunities in the political realm.
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Starkville, MS boasts a vibrant music scene, with big-name artists regularly visiting our small town. From Lainey Wilson to Jason Derulo, that’s just a few of the incredible sounds we get to enjoy throughout the year!
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Mississippi State University offers the best of Greek Life in the Southeastern Conference, with nearly 50% of Greek students being from out of state. We have 38 chapters, 21 of which have on-campus houses, and MSU is the proud home of all Divine Nine NPHC Chapters.
ACADEMIC COLLEGES, MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS
For more information, visit: admissions.msstate.edu/majors
COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE STUDIES
datascience.msstate.edu
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
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES
cals.msstate.edu
Agribusiness
• Management
• Policy & 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
• Ecosystem Management
• Landscape Business Management
Poultry Science
• Applied Poultry Management
• Science & Pre-Veterinary Science
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE MEMBER INSTITUTION
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN
caad.msstate.edu
Architecture
Art, Undeclared*
• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Photography
Building Construction Science
Integrated Design & Built Environment
Interior Design
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES cas.msstate.edu
Anthropology
Applied Sociology
Biological Sciences
• 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
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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
• Environmental Justice
• Gender Studies
• International Studies
• Linguistics
• Political Communication
Mathematics
Microbiology
• Pre-Vet
Music
Philosophy
• Pre-Ministry
• Religion
Physics
Political Science
Psychology**
Social Work
Sociology
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS business.msstate.edu
All business majors offer a concentration in International Business
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
educ.msstate.edu
Applied Behavior Analysis
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
As concentrations (not majors), some of these programs are available in several majors.
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)