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Mississippi State University
  • 4 Year
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS
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Mississippi State University
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS
  • 2,181 reviews
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    Mississippi State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    28%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,440 / year
    Poll
    76%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 104 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 200 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,038 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 287 responses
    • The Perry and the Union
      17%
    • Chick-fil-a
      14%
    • The Union
      14%
    • Templeton
      11%
    • Fresh Foods Inc.
      10%
    • Subway
      10%
    • Panda Express
      6%
    79%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 139 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 110 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      53%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      41%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      5%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    87%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 121 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 71 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      55%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      37%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      6%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 98 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      41%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 207 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      32%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      64%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      3%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      0%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 123 responses
    • I love bulldog bash and going to football games.
      32%
    • I love the cowbell tradition
      21%
    • Maroon Fridays
      14%
    • All of the above
      13%
    • Cowbell Yell
      11%
    • Tailgating
      4%
    • Going to the International Festival
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 127 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      3%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      45%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      28%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      9%
    • Parties? What parties?
      14%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 84 responses
    • Super Bulldawg Weekend
      48%
    • Bulldog bash
      24%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • Blue and White Weekend
      6%
    • I am not sure
      5%
    • Football
      4%
    • Boys' Bid Day
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    25%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 178 responses
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