Discover Our State
At ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State University, we believe in getting personal. Our university provides the academic, leadership, and social opportunities to help each person excel. Your success—in whatever field of study or career goal—is our success. We take that mission seriously. Here, faculty, staff and students share a common goal: to make the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State University experience a lifetime opportunity.
History
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State University is a comprehensive, doctoral degree-granting institution with a nationally and internationally diverse student body.
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Traditions
Bulldog pride runs deep at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State University. We are very passionate about the unique traditions that make the Bulldog family stand out from the rest. We love ringing our cowbells, tailgating in the Junction and wearing maroon on Fridays. ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State University is proud of our traditions!
About Starkville
The community and the university are always working together to create a home away from home for our students. The delicious local restaurants and great shopping spots along with the fun festivals, sporting action, and friendly residents make Starkville: ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½â€™s College Town!
Points of Pride
Take a closer look at the evening news. Chances are those cars rolling off the assembly line, those efforts to eliminate starvation in developing countries, and even NASA’s latest space exploration are powered by ideas and research from ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ State.