Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a doctoral degree-granting institution with an internationally diverse student body. The university offers a range of opportunities and challenges for students’ learning and growth and expanding contributions in research, discovery and application. Mississippi State University is a land-grant institution, and therefore, is also dedicated to service to the community. The learning opportunities, both on- and off-campus, enhance the intellectual, social, and professional development of students, while research brings deeper insight and understanding to existing knowledge. At Mississippi State University, the quality of the faculty, staff, and administrators ensures that the research and service provided are of high quality. Students receive a comprehensive education on the university’s campus, the grounds of which include about 4,200 acres, including farms, pastures, and woodlands of the experiment station.