Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Starkville, MS
Founded in 1878
Motto: "Learning, Service, Research"
Urban
setting
21,974
Students
57%
Acceptance Rate
$8,910 / $25,950
Tuition In-state / Out-of-state
Overview
School Website >>The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Mississippi State University presents a broad array of opportunities for the study of life, encompassing eight departments and a school. CALS offers 17 majors and 45 concentrations for undergraduates and 13 majors and 34 concentrations for graduates. CALS prepares students to become leaders to feed and clothe a growing population. As a land-grant university, students are fully emerged in academics, research, and outreach to create a lasting impact on their communities. As an institution rated as very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, students have opportunities to work alongside scientists, making discoveries felt throughout the world. CALS faculty, staff and students are invested in improving the lives of people, environments and communities throughout the globe.
Agricultural Degrees Offered
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education and Communication
- Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agronomy
- Animal and Dairy Sciences
- Environmental Economics and Management
- Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Contracting and Management
- Poultry Science
Admissions
Total Enrollment: 21,974
Agricultural Students: 2,479
Male Female Student Ratio: 50%/50%
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Applying
Application Fee: $40
Application Deadline: Rolling
Target GPA: 2.1
Target SAT Score: 1180
Target ACT Score: 26
Tuition
In-State: $8,910
Out-of-State: $25,950
Room and Board: $5,914
More Info
Religious Affiliation: non-denominational
Faculty/Student Ratio: 20/1
Research Opportunities
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences includes 560 acres of working farm land, 10 greenhouses, 1,650 acres of pastureland, aquaculture ponds, an award-winning dairy and so much more. Hands-on experience in our working landscapes prepare students for rewarding careers in agriculture and the life sciences. Not only do we have the outdoor space to advance, we also have over 15 buildings on campus for classroom instruction including the University Florist, Custer Dairy Processing Plant, MAFES Sales Store, and the Child Development and Family Studies Center.
