Mississippi State University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Mississippi State University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university allows self-reporting of scores, which lets students provide their own test results for evaluation. Among applicants, 6% choose to submit SAT scores, while a significant 94% submit ACT scores. The high percentage of ACT submissions reflects the option for some students to submit both SAT and ACT scores.