Mississippi State University is a public land-grant research university in Starkville, Mississippi, founded in 1878. MSU enrolls approximately 22,000 students and its Bulldogs compete in the Southeastern Conference at the NCAA Division I level. The university is nationally recognized for its programs in agriculture, engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, and business. Mississippi State is the state's largest university and is a flagship research institution whose academic programs benefit from deep connections to Mississippi's agricultural and industrial economy. MSU's residential li…