Research assistantships are available for specific funded projects. Additional assistance for minority applicants is available. Cost of Study. Tuition and non residence fees are waived for all students receiving a standard departmental graduate assistantship. A small number of new graduate student apartments is available on campus.
Most graduate students live in dormitories or private apartments or share rental houses in town.
Mississippi State University has a total student population of about 16,000. The Department of Biological Sciences has approximately 40 graduate students enrolled in its M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Located near Starkville in northeastern Mississippi, the University enjoys a mild climate and the advantage of a small community environment while being within driving distance of major population centers. Extensive forested lands and nearby lakes offer opportunities for hiking and camping. The University was founded in 1878 as a land-grant college whose major emphasis was to educate the people of Mississippi.