University of Mississippi
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University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

Cultivating Vision: Architecture for Mississippi and Beyond.

Starkville, MS 39759, USA

About University of Mississippi

The Mississippi State University School of Architecture offers a design education that enables its graduates to be change agents in the world, creating meaningful spaces and forms that serve communities. The School aims to teach students to think critically and creatively, fostering principled and responsible design leaders. Its program instills the poetics of design and incorporates innovative responses to social, cultural, and environmental issues. The School challenges codified knowledge and embraces community engagement, diversity of cultures, and interdisciplinary collaborations. As part of the College of Architecture, Art, and Design, it provides an inspiring environment where every student is encouraged to embrace creativity through hands-on, collaborative learning, preparing them to engage with the social, environmental, and cultural conditions of Mississippi, the region, and beyond.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor

The School of Architecture at MSU offers the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture professional degree, which is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). This program provides a solid foundation for architectural practice, teaching skills and developing a range of understandings to prepare students for their role in the practice of architecture.

5 Years
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In-State: $6,500 - $11,500 per year, Out-of-State: $21,500 - $26,500 per year. The 2025 COA is $30,713 for in-state and $48,148 for out-of-state students living on campus.
Deadline: Fall Semester: January 15, Summer Session I: February 15

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The Bachelor of Architecture program is continuously accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) since its inception. The school was reaccredited for an eight-year term in 2016, which was extended by one year due to Covid-19. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for 2025.
Admissions
Deadlines
General Deadline (High School students)
January 15 (Notification by early March, accept within 30 days)
Application to the School of Architecture opens
October 15
Application to Mississippi State University opens
August 1
Summer Deadline (Community College, transfer, current MSU students)
March 1 (Notification by early April, accept within 30 days)
Early Acceptance Deadline (High School students with 26+ ACT / 3.5+ GPA)
December 1 (Notification by late December, accept by January 10)
Requirements
0: Apply to Mississippi State University, indicating architecture as a major (initially 'undeclared-architecture').
1: Complete the School of Architecture online application (opens Oct 15) including:
2: 500-800 word essay on interest in architecture.
3: One-page resume (academics, work experience, service, awards, skills).
4: Two required drawings: one in pencil (tennis shoe or set of keys), one in pen (tennis shoe or a hand).
5: Digital portfolio of 6-12 creative or artistic pieces (drawings, paintings, written compositions, poems, videos, built works, ceramics, photography, sewing, knitting).
6: Submission of high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores to MSU.
Recent Rankings
Ranked as a TOP 25 Architecture Program in North America by DesignIntelligence (2016 ranking #25 out of 140).
Ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for Architecture list.
Ranked #1 in Mississippi for Architecture by College Factual.
Ranked #111 Architecture School (out of 459; top 25%) in the United States (2024 ranking from another source).
Ranked #27 for Interior Architecture Program in USA and #100 for General Architecture Program in USA by College Factual.

University of Mississippi Academic FAQ

University of Mississippi is Cultivating Vision: Architecture for Mississippi and Beyond.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Apply to Mississippi State University, indicating architecture as a major (initially 'undeclared-architecture')., Complete the School of Architecture online application (opens Oct 15) including:, 500-....

University of Mississippi provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).

University of Mississippi is situated in Starkville, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Mississippi holds accreditations from: The Bachelor of Architecture program is continuously accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) since its inception. The school was reaccredited for an eight-year term in 2016, which was extended by one year due to Covid-19. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for 2025..