Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
About College of Business
College of Business is the graduate business school of Mississippi State University, in Starkville, Mississippi. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 22. 67% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 538; average GPA is 3.64. Median starting salary is $92,000, 85% employed. Printed annual tuition is $12,300. Known for Outstanding ROI, Small Cohort, Project Management, Value. Best for Value Maximizers, Southeast Professionals, Small Class Preference.
How Mississippi State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
College of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 538 average GMAT and a 3.64 GPA set the published bar ; 67% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
85% employed · median starting salary$92,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Starkville
College of Business is in Starkville, Mississippi. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is College of Business located?
College of Business is in Starkville, Mississippi.
Is the College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 538.
What is the average GPA at College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.64.
What is the College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 67%.
What is the median starting salary for College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $92,000.
What is the employment rate after the College of Business MBA?
85% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $12,300.
How long is the College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 22 students.
What is College of Business known for?
College of Business is known for Outstanding ROI, Small Cohort, Project Management, Value.
Who is the College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Value Maximizers, Southeast Professionals, Small Class Preference.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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