
Mississippi State University
- Public
- Research university
Mississippi State University: international tuition 27,637 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 46,702 USD, acceptance rate 77.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students can receive automatic merit-based academic scholarships with a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.30+, about $12,000-$19,000 per year in the non-resident award listed. No information on need-based aid or need-blind admission for international students was found.
Getting in. The school admits 77.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 560–670, Math 540–680, ACT 21–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 46,702 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Apply Online. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Mississippi State University?
International tuition is 27,637 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 46,702 USD.
Does Mississippi State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can receive automatic merit-based academic scholarships with a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.30+, about $12,000-$19,000 per year in the non-resident award listed. No information on need-based aid or need-blind admission for international students was found.
What English scores does Mississippi State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?
The acceptance rate is 77.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Sara___daysss2026Vlog
- The Red and The Reg2025Vlog
- Miss Noelle 2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says academic scholarships are awarded automatically to eligible international students, but it does not say they are considered with the admission application, and it separately mentions a general scholarship application after admission.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only a General Scholarship Application for competitive awards, so this is Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
AICE Cambridge Diploma ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
For AICE Diploma holders, but the page does not mention international status; ACT/SAT scores are still required.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority date Oct 31, 2027
Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for FreshmenIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Only for verified children of MSU alumni, so most Vietnamese applicants would not qualify, and the page does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Automatic Academic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page confirms automatic academic scholarships for freshmen but identifies Mississippi-resident and out-of-state students, not international students.
- Renewable in later years
Competitive Non-Resident Tuition ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The scholarships are for out-of-state students, but the page does not say whether non-resident status includes international students.
Competitive and Leadership & Service Scholarships (General Scholarship Application)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed on the international page, but it does not state which of these awards are open to international students.
Deadline: Priority date December 1 for freshmen; application opens October 1
Freshman Non-Resident Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The passage speaks generally about academic scholarships for international students and does not name the Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship, so it cannot confirm that specific award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Automatically awarded upon admission
Freshman One-Year Housing ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; it requires ACT 34+ or SAT 1490+.
- First year only
International Baccalaureate ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Relevant to IB students, but the page says nothing about international status; ACT/SAT scores are still required.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority date Oct 31, 2027
Maroon and White ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It is for non-resident freshmen but the page does not explicitly mention international students, and it requires ACT/SAT scores.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority date Dec 1, 2026
Presidential Endowed Scholarship PackageIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; it requires ACT/SAT, Shackouls Honors College membership and a separate application.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority date Dec 1, 2026
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAcademic records must be certified and translated, including transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Freshman General Scholarship Application priority dateScholarshipin47days
- Orientation registration opensOrientation+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit.
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data