Mississippi State University
Higher EducationMississippi, United States5001-10000 Employees
Mississippi State University is a higher education institution based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It enrolls more than 23,000 students drawn from all 82 Mississippi counties, every U.S. state, the territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Washington, D.C., and more than 84 foreign countries. The university supports a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs and pursues scholarly research aimed at contributing to communities and developing future leaders. The campus operates within the higher education sector, balancing instruction with research and public service. Recent developments include MSU faculty earning national recognition in research and scholarship, such as a Best Research Paper Award from NARRTC, reflecting active work in disability and rehabilitation research. Additionally, two MSU associate professors were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars, illustrating international engagement.