Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi

Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, Mississippi State University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.msstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,550 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:16,542
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,367
  • Pell Grant students:5,242
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,869
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    7%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$403
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$16,480
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
  • Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Education(2)
  • Engineering(6)

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  • Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
  • Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
  • Physical Sciences(1)
  • Psychology(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
  • History(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:43%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:12%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
393 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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