F A S T F A C T S
Location | Mississippi State
Population | 25,000
Enrollment | 23,150
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/20-12/11
Spring | 01/14-5/13
Location | Mississippi State
Population | 25,000
Enrollment | 23,150
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/20-12/11
Spring | 01/14-5/13
MSU is recognized as top 10 Military Friendly School by VIQTORY.
MSU is ranked in the Top 10 schools nationally in free speech on campus.
MSU holds the Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity designation.
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Limited |
| Campus Availability & Deadlines | ||
| 2026-2027 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Open |
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Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
PGA Golf Management Program; Physician Assistant Program; Nursing programLimitations
Data Science - pass Cal 1 with C or higher, min. of 30 hours of cumulative 2.5 or higher; Interior Design - Prefer Sophomore only and a portfolio is required; Art majors limited and portfolio may be required; Communication courses are limited for exchange students.Notable Academic Programs
- Engineering - The Bagley College of Engineering has 7 departments that rank in the top 100 nationally in research and development expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation.
- Geosciences - One in three of today's on-air broadcast meteorologist in the U.S. is a graduate of MSU's nationally recognized meteorology programs.
- Data Science - New program here at MSU! Some limitations to this program (Must have passed Cal 1 with a C; passed a min of 30 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.50).
Options
Honors Access: Yes
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Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 525.00 paper or 71.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
- Summer Only - Home Pay only
- Will accept on Home Pay
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 16 ($436 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Service Fee | $185.00 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| Parking Fee | $250 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| International Program Fee | $160.00 | Semester | Home | Mandatory |
| Honors Program Fee | $50.0 | Semester | Home | Mandatory |
| Housing Application Processing Fee | $100 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| Bike or Scooter Parking Fee | $10 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Health Service Fee is an x-ray fee is required for international students on Visas or students from Canadian schools per year. International Program Fee is required for international students on Visas or students from Canadian schools per semester. Health insurance is generally required for international students on Visas or students from Canadian schools; however, waivers may be granted upon review. Honors Program fee is mandatory for those students in our honors program. Your first ID card is free, if you lose the first card, then you will pay a mandatory $50 replacement fee. Parking is charged per year regardless if you are only here one semester but is only mandatory if you bring a car to campus. Bike/Scooter fee is only mandatory if you plan to use one on campus. Guest NSE students may be subject to additional fees based on the college they enroll in.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4012
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $850
- Proximity to campus: 1-5
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
On campus housing is limited. If you are coming without a vehicle, I would recommend that you live on campus or in apartment close to campus. Public transport is limited. There is more on campus housing during summer terms. We require all freshmen to live on campus so an NSE student may be housed with a freshmen.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $1160 | Semester | Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
All international students/students from Canadian Institutions must pay for an x-ray at our student health center.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A
Requirements