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Mississippi State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS

Mississippi State University Academics

Mississippi State Academic Statistics

Academics
grade A minus
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
63%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
81%
Part-Time Retention Rate
31%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$9,808
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    35%
  • 20-39
    42%
  • 40-99
    19%
  • 100+
    4%
98%
of students say they attend class. 84 responses

Mississippi State Professors

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Female Professors
43%
Male Professors
57%
Average Professor Salary
$136,568
Poll
45%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 84 responses
Full-Time Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    12%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    6%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    73%

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What Students Say About Professors

Poll
85%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 178 responses
Poll
79%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 178 responses
Poll
72%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 178 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 178 responses

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