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Mississippi State University
(MSU)
Part of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
About
Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science, commonly known as Mississippi State University (MSU), is a public land-grant research university in Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,844
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 5,216
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 15 | 128.1 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 40 | 136.2 | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2017 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 33 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =73 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 221 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =258 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =315 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =594 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =685 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 835 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =944 | 44.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,206 | 44.5 | 2026 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-640 | - | 2022 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Mississippi State University?
Mississippi State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =810.
When was Mississippi State University founded?
Mississippi State University was founded in 1878.
What are the top subjects at Mississippi State University?
Top subjects at Mississippi State University include: Remote Sensing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Veterinary Science, Geosciences.
Where is Mississippi State University located?
Mississippi State University is located in Starkville, United States.