Mississippi State University
Established in 1878 as a land-grant college, Mississippi State University has a long history of research, learning and service that have a direct impact on those it serves. In the most recent National Science Foundation Academic Research and Development Expenditures rankings (Fiscal Year 2009), the university achieved Top 10 placement in Agricultural Sciences, and ranked 60th among all public universities. Mississippi State continues to meet the challenges of today and lay the groundwork for a brighter future.