Mississippi State University

College of Business

  • AVG. GMAT SCORE
    571
  • Program Cost
    $9,396
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Enrollment
    70
Contact Information
40 Old Main
Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762, United States
Website

Founded in 1915, MSU’s College of Business is recognized as one of the oldest business schools in the South. The fully-accredited College of Business offers programs that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and is the home to nearly 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Business, with its strong team of dedicated faculty and staff, is committed to providing students with the finest educational experience. We embrace innovation in the classroom and continually strive to offer cutting edge programs and courses to provide our students with real-world experiences prior to graduation. We invite you to experience the difference in the College of Business. www.business.msstate.edu.

Quick Stats

  • Yield
    78%
  • Selectivity
    51%
  • Job Offers
    41%
  • Average Salary
    $47,714.00
  • Top Industry
    Petroleum/Energy

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About Mississippi State University

Admissions: Can I get in?

3.28 GPA of All Applicants 3.43 GPA of All Accepted Applicants
Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average
  • Median
  • Middle 80%
Admissions Selectivity
51% College of Business 48% Average Across All Schools
571 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
62% 498
71% 571
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 53
51% 51.0
78% 78.0
Female
40% 40
International
22% 22
Re-Applicants
0%
0%
Top Undergrad Majors
  • All Applicants
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Accepted
  • Management
  • Finance
  • Economics
Top 5 Feeder Colleges for Accepted
  • Mississippi State University
  • Louisiana State University
  • Samford University
  • University of Michigan, Dearborn
Importance of Application Elements
  • GMAT Scores Very Important
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Very Important
  • Interviews Not Considered
  • Resume / Work Experience Important
  • Application Essay Important
  • Recommendations Considered
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0%
0%
740 to 769
0%
0%
710 to 739
0%
0%
680 to 709
2% 2
4% 4
650 to 679
0%
0%
620 to 649
6% 6
11% 11
590 to 619
17% 17
33% 33
560 to 589
6% 6
7% 7
530 to 559
17% 17
30% 30
500 to 529
10% 10
15% 15
Under 500
42% 42
0%
English Language Requirements
575 Minimum TOEFL Score
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

Careers: Will I find a job?

Petroleum/Energy 12%
Top Industry
  • Manufacturing 6%
  • Other 6%
  • Financial Services 6%
Job offers within 3 months after graduation
41% College of Business 82% Average Across All Schools
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Job Offers Received and Accepted
  • This School
  • All Schools
By Graduation
29% 29
60% 59.90775862068965
29% Receive Offers
29% 29
56% 55.94857923497267
29% Accept Offers
After graduation, but within 3 months
12% 12
22% 22.276036585365855
12% Receive Offers
12% 12
25% 25.176799999999997
12% Accept Offers
More than 3 Months after graduation
0%
5% 5.4188983050847455
0%
6% 6.143524590163933
41% Graduates seeking full-time employment
Graduates not seeking employment
Top Employers / Number Hired
Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Finance/Accounting
12% 12
$51,000.00
47K 55K
Marketing/Sales
12% 12
$30,500.00
30K 31K
Other
18% 18
$57,000.00
45K 66K
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consumer Products
6% 6
$30,000.00 Data not provided
Financial Services
6% 6
$47,000.00 Data not provided
Manufacturing
6% 6
$55,000.00 Data not provided
Petroleum/Energy
12% 12
$63,000.00
60K 66K
Other
6% 6
$45,000.00 Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
North America
100% 100
$47,714.00
30K 66K
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
U.S. South
100% 100
$47,714.00
30K 66K
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Average Signing Bonus for Most Recent Graduates
Top Companies with Interns / Hired
Internship Services
  • Companies that recruit interns on campus
  • Companies that posted internships on school message board
  • Average intern length in weeks
  • Percentage of internships that are paid
Annual Job Searching Trips by the School

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $9,396
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $23,742
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Financial Aid
  • Apply for Aid
  • Receive Aid
Students applying for financial aid
0%
0%
Scholarships
$ $ $ $ $
Total aid distributed for the upcoming year
Basic scholarships awarded
  • A Combination Of Need And Merit
Loans
  • Loan guarantee policy
  • Max loan guarantee per year
  • Average post-graduation debt

Academics: What will I learn?

Students in Core Classes
28 College of Business 42 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Lectures
30% 30
Case study
25% 25
Experiential learning
20% 20
Top Areas of Study
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Project Management
Master Degree Programs
  • Accounting
  • Electronic Commerce/Information Systems
  • Finance
Joint Degree Programs
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Program length (in months) 12
  • Distance learning Yes

Students: Who are my classmates?

23% International Students
34% Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
White
89% 89
African American
11% 11
Student Citizenship
North America
90% 90
Middle East and North Africa
5% 5
Asia
5% 5
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Activities
Active Professional Clubs
  • Other
Active Networking Clubs

Alumni: How strong is my network?

No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.