Accreditation
Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in veterinary medicine. Through this process, MSU CVM confirms our commitment to quality and continuous improvement through meticulous and comprehensive peer review.
Accredited through AVMA
Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education® (COE) represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education. Institutions that earn AVMA COE accreditation confirm a commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.
Status: Accredited
Last Evaluation: 2021
Next Evaluation: 2028
Council on Education Accreditation Policies and Procedures: Requirements
Students may make suggestions based on the accreditation standards here.
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
Over the past six years, our students have passed the NAVLE at an average of 96%, far exceeding the Council of Education's requirement of 80%.
MSU CVM NAVLE Pass Rates
| Year | Rounded |
| 2020 | 97% |
| 2021 | 99% |
| 2022 | 98% |
| 2023 | 93% |
| 2024 | 95% |
| 2025 | 95% |