Established in 1878, Mississippi State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Mississippi State (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mississippi. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Meridian. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Mississippi State University (MSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mississippi State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 142 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 