Mississippi State, MS · Public university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,398 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $25,444 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,964 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $26,353 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,910 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,443 less than the sticker price — about 40% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (110), Track & Field (57), Baseball (41), Basketball (18), Golf (12), Tennis (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (99), Soccer (41), Basketball (26), Softball (22), Volleyball (19), Tennis (9), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | SEC |
| Head softball coach | Samantha Ricketts |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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