Mississippi State University Acceptance Rate
Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,877
- Admitted
- 15,934
- Yield
- 23.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mississippi State University's acceptance rate has risen from 71% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,766 to 20,877 (+94%) over that period.
Its 76.3% rate makes Mississippi State University more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
Mississippi State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 23.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,766 | 7,646 | 71% | 2,974 |
| 2015–16 | 12,446 | 8,120 | 65.2% | 3,471 |
| 2016–17 | 14,012 | 7,801 | 55.7% | 3,624 |
| 2017–18 | 13,973 | 8,719 | 62.4% | 3,435 |
| 2018–19 | 17,381 | 9,893 | 56.9% | 3,565 |
| 2019–20 | 18,340 | 9,878 | 53.9% | 3,500 |
| 2020–21 | 16,127 | 12,908 | 80% | 3,223 |
| 2021–22 | 17,707 | 13,478 | 76.1% | 3,388 |
| 2022–23 | 18,830 | 14,158 | 75.2% | 3,367 |
| 2023–24 | 20,877 | 15,934 | 76.3% | 3,751 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,937 | 9,049 | 75.8% |
| Men | 8,895 | 6,857 | 77.1% |
| Unknown | 45 | 28 | 62.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–690 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 540–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 84% |
How Mississippi State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mississippi State University's acceptance rate?
Mississippi State University's acceptance rate is 76.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (15,934 admitted of 20,877 applicants).
Is Mississippi State University test optional?
Mississippi State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mississippi State University?
Mississippi State University received 20,877 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 15,934.
What SAT score do you need for Mississippi State University?
Admitted students at Mississippi State University typically scored 570–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Mississippi State University getting harder to get into?
Mississippi State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.msstate.edu/.