Where is Mississippi State University located and how many students attend?
STARKVILLE, Miss.–Mississippi State today announced an enrollment of 17,824, a 4.6 percent increase from the previous year and the highest in the university’s history. The university last year announced it had for the first time surpassed the 17,000-mark. “The strength of our academic programs, innovative leadership opportunities for students and new on-campus residential experiences are creating an unparalleled interest in what Mississippi State offers,” said MSU Interim President Vance H. Watson. “This is an exciting time in the life of the university, and we’re committed to providing the best educational experience possible for each student who chooses to become a part of our MSU family.” Fall enrollment included a record freshman class of 2,489, an increase of 9 percent from the previous year, and a Meridian Campus enrollment of 782. The College of Arts and Sciences continues to be the university’s largest, with more than 4,000 students, followed by the colleges of education, busi
