Mississippi State University
Public university providing higher education and academic research programs
Company facts
- Founded
- 1878
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Mark E. Keenum
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, Coastal Research and Extension Center, High Performance Computing Collaboratory
About
At Mississippi State University, we are a world-class research institution. We think inclusively and beyond the boundaries to encourage boldness, imagination and creativity, and enable our students to discover solutions to problems that face our world. Our campus fosters a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive and grow together while tackling emerging challenges. Mississippi State University is committed to providing a diverse and open-minded educational experience. With a comprehensive range of over 100 undergraduate majors and over 200 graduate programs, we cater to a nationally and internationally diverse student body. The university has a strong emphasis on research, outreach, and service, ensuring that we not only prepare students academically but also equip them for real-world challenges. We believe that education should be a journey of discovery and innovation, making every day an opportunity to learn and engage.