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Public Research University in Starkville, MS. Operating on a semester system.
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23K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
18
Housing Buildings
Life in Starkville for Mississippi State University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Starkville.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$950
Cost of Living Index
88
Student Population
20,638
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
62
Public Transit
Starkville Transit, Mississippi State University Transit
Nearest Airports
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
61.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0.6 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Perry Food Hall
open
Perry Cafeteria building
Renovated food hall with restaurant-style concepts; Starbucks relocated here; lounge areas for studying
Azalea Marketplace
open
Azalea Hall
New dining location in newest residence hall
McArthur Café
closed
McArthur Hall
Closed for updates until August 2026
Fresh Food Company
open
Residential Dining Hall
All-you-care-to-eat with fresh ingredients, seasonal trends, themed meals
Marketplace at Perry
open
Perry
All-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall
P.O.D. Markets
open
Around campus
Grab-n-go items including frozen entrees, medicine, phone chargers
Starbucks
open
Perry Food Hall
Relocated to Perry Food Hall
Moe’s Southwest Grill
open
Perry Food Hall lower level
Expanded location
Student Facilities
Sanderson Center
05:30-23:00 • Mississippi State University Campus
Services: fitness equipment, recreational activities, swimming pool access
Swimming Pool (Sanderson Center)
05:30-09:00, 11:00-22:00 • Sanderson Center, Mississippi State University Campus
Services: swimming, lap swimming, recreational swimming
Mississippi State University Welcome Center
75 B.S. Hood Drive, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Services: campus information, directions, campus tours, visitor assistance
Parking and Transit
North Garage
garage • limited
Permits valid 24/7, including gamedays. Annual permit $650.
Mize Garage
garage • limited
Annual permit $400.
G6
surface • limited
Open to active permits from any parking zones excluding M-zone permits.
M-zones (M1, M2, M3)
surface • limited
M-zone permits only, except other M-zones. Active permits from any zone allowed.
G5 (Sanderson)
surface • limited
Open to any Faculty/Staff with active permit.
Lee Blvd. Gated (A1)
surface • limited
Gated lot. Permits valid in designated zone 7AM-5PM.
Hardy Rd. Gated (A2)
surface • limited
Gated lot. Permits valid in designated zone 7AM-5PM.
President Circle Gated (A3)
surface • limited
Gated lot. Annual gated permit $565.
Campus News
Latest updates from Mississippi State University
Important Announcement
Check the latest updates regarding international travel and academic deadlines.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Mississippi State University
Choirs, “An Evening with Dr. Michael Trotta” featuring State Singers
First Baptist Church of Starkville
Mississippi State's Department of Music presents a choral concert featuring the State Singers with Dr. Michael Trotta. The event is ticketed.
Faculty Recital, “Simple Songs, Rich Traditions: Russian Songs for Young Singers”
Recital Hall, MSU Music Building
Mezzo-soprano Jeanette Fontaine and pianist Anne Katherine Ragsdale perform Russian songs for young singers. The recital is free.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Mississippi State University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 18 of 18 known dorm and housing options.
Azalea Hall
Capacity: 412
Room types: single
College View
Cresswell Hall
Room types: standard
Critz Hall
Room types: standard double
Deavenport Hall
Room types: deluxe double, quad suite
Dogwood Hall
Room types: deluxe double, quad suite
Griffis Hall
Room types: standard double, deluxe double
Hathorn Hall
Room types: standard double
Herbert Hall
Room types: standard double, single
Hull Hall
Room types: standard double
Hurst Hall
Room types: standard double, deluxe double
Magnolia Hall
Capacity: 382
Room types: deluxe double
McKee Hall
Room types: standard double
Moseley Hall
Room types: deluxe double
Nunnelee Hall
Room types: standard double, deluxe double
Oak Hall
Room types: deluxe double
Ruby Hall
Room types: single, deluxe double
Sessums Hall
Room types: standard double
Learning Management System
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@msstate.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026 Full Session
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 3, 2026
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