How long does it take to get a college degree from Mississippi State University?
On One Hand: Four-Year DegreesMississippi State University (MSU) offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields that can be completed in four years of full-time study. Scholarships.com reports that for the 2007 school year, 26.3 percent of MSU students had completed their degree coursework and graduated in four years.On the Other: Five- and Six-Year DegreesScholarships.com reports that for the 2007 school year, 52.2 percent of MSU undergrads had received their degrees in five years, and 57.9 percent had earned their degrees in six years. The MSU Registrar’s Office reported in August 2008 that 59.9 percent of students who enrolled during the 2002 school year had graduated in six years.Bottom LineCurrent numbers for MSU show a four-year graduation rate of a little over 25 percent.
