Mississippi State University, founded in 1878, is a comprehensive university located in Starkville, Mississippi, USA, with the largest enrollment in the state. Mississippi State University was formerly known as Mississippi College of Agriculture and Machinery, and 1958 was officially renamed Mississippi State University. The university has been certified by the College Committee of American Southern Colleges and Schools Association, and awarded students bachelor's degree, master's degree, professional degree and doctor's degree. Its main majors are: accounting, aerospace engineering, agricultural industrialization, industrial engineering technology and business.