Mississippi State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $24,370 Out-of-state: $38,410 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $8,318 Out-of-state: $22,358 |
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Room and Board
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$9,614 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,200 |
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Other Expenses
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$5,238 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, deferred payment |
Mississippi State University Applying For Financial Aid
| financialaid@saffairs.msstate.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002423 |
Free |
| State Aid Form |
Mississippi State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,880 (83.1%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,422 (84.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,401 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 709 (29.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 61% |
| Average Award | $16,024 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,312 (96.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,319 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,661 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,369 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 334 (13.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 998 (28.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,872 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 11,640 (72.6%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,017 (86.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 9,846 (98.3%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,295 (23.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $14,105 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 8,732 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,000 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 7,541 (76.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,236 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 761 (7.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 3,403 (21.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,553 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
57% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$30,659 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
9.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
1.0% |
Mississippi State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
|---|---|
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Junior Miss, Leadership, Memberships |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$3,126 |
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