GRE Test Centers in Mississippi

By | March 19, 2019

GRE Testing Locations

Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test.  This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Mississippi, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Mississippi offer both GRE general test and the GRE subject tests.

GRE Test Centers in Mississippi

  1. Meridian Community College – STN13965A
    910 Highway 19N, Webb Hall, Meridian
    Mississippi United States 39307
    Computer Based Test
  2. Prometric Test Center – APCN-3605
    1080 River Oaks Drive, Suite B-203, Flowood
    Mississippi United States 39232
    Computer Based Test
  3. Ellisville – APCN-3606
    72 Technology Boulevard, Ellisville
    Mississippi United States 39437
    Computer Based Test
  4. ETS – MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIV – APCN-7546
    180 Magruder St, Mail Stop #9747, Mississippi State University, MISSISSIPPI STATE
    Mississippi United States 39762
    Computer Based Test

GRE Test Dates

There are two types of test format offered by the test maker – ETS: Computer-delivered and Paper-delivered GRE general tests.  For computer based test format, the GRE General Test is offered year-round on a continuous basis, and available for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. For paper based general test,  testing is available three times per year. The following test dates apply:

Test Dates for Paper Based Deadlines for Registration Scores Available
November 09, 2019 October 4, 2019 December 20, 2019
February 1, 2020 December 27, 2019 March 13, 2020

GRE Subject Tests in Mississippi

The GRE Subject Tests are available on paper based only. In all GRE test centers throughout the world (both inside and outside United States), the exam is available three times a year. The three test dates are:

  • April
  • September
  • October

GRE Test Dates in Mississippi

On the test maker website, you can search for a testing location by zip code. If you are living in the state of Mississippi and not sure about which postal code you belong to, you can find your zip code on COUNTRYAAH.

Mississippi Overview

Mississippi [English m ɪ s ɪ s ɪ p ɪ ], abbreviation Miss. Post officially MS state in the south of the USA, 121,477 km 2, (2015) 2.99 million residents (1960: 2.18 million, 1980: 2.52 million, 2000: 2.84 million residents). The capital is Jackson. Mississippi is divided into 82 counties.

Law and Politics

Constitution of 1890 (with numerous amendments); Senate with 52, House of Representatives with 122 members. Mississippi is represented in Congress by 2 Senators and 4 MPs.

Geography

Mississippi comprises the predominantly flat (up to 246 m above sea level) area east of the lower Mississippi and in the south it has a share of the Gulf Coast Plain with flat coastline with few ports. Hurricanes with storm surges are not uncommon (e.g. Katrina in August 2005). About 55% of the area is forested.

Population

The proportion of whites was 59.7% in 2014, that of blacks 37.5%, others 2.8%. Biggest city is Jackson.

Mississippi Facts

  • The official name of the state is the State of Mississippi (“State of Mississippi”)
  • State region – Southeast Central States, South of the USA
  • State area – 125,432 km 2 (including land – 121,487 km 2 and water surface – 3,945 km 2), 32nd place among US states
  • State length:
    • from north to south – 547 km
    • from west to east – 274 km
  • The height of the relief of the state above sea level:
    • maximum – 246 m
    • minimum – 0 m
  • State Time Zone – US Central Time Zone
  • Date of foundation of the state – December 10, 1817 (20th state of the United States)
  • The state capital is Jackson.
  • The largest city in the state is Jackson.
  • The population of the state is about 2,965,000 people (34th place among US states)
  • The population density in the state is about 24.5 people / km 2 (32nd place among US states)
  • The average household income in the state is about $43,570 (50th place among US states)
  • The state motto is Virtute et armis (“By Valor and Arms”).
  • Nicknames of the state – “Magnolia State”, “Hospitable State”
  • State abbreviation – MS