What division is Mississippi State?

Mississippi State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for Mississippi State?

The average GPA at Mississippi State is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Mississippi State?

Mississippi State has an enrollment of approximately 18,397 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State?

Mississippi State has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at Mississippi State?

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

18,397

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

67%

Graduation

83%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Mississippi State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Mississippi State, MS. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Mississippi State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

67%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,220

Retention

83%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$43,487

Coaching Staff724 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Mississippi State Athletics

Mississippi State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Mississippi State, MS, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 18,397 students, Mississippi State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Mississippi State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Mississippi State is 3.4. The school maintains a 67% graduation rate.

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