Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU, The Valley or Valley) is a public historically black university in Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi, adjacent to Itta Bena, Mississippi. MVSU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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92%
Acceptance
$9,686
Net price
1,439
Enrollment
27%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
92%
Acceptance rate
870
SAT average
16
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,686
Average net price
$7,692
In-state tuition
$7,692
Out-of-state tuition
$8,956
Room & board
$2,000
Books & supplies
$21,154
Total cost of attendance
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
$28,413
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$31,919
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$25,817
Median earnings (6 yrs)
27%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
54%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,446
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,439
Total enrollment
28%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Mississippi Valley State University FAQ
Is Mississippi Valley State University a public or private school?
Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution located in Itta Bena, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi Valley State University?
Mississippi Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 92%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Mississippi Valley State University cost?
The average annual net price at Mississippi Valley State University is $9,686 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,692.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University?
About 27% of students at Mississippi Valley State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Mississippi Valley State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Mississippi Valley State University students earn a median of $31,919 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mississippi Valley State University?
Admitted students at Mississippi Valley State University have an average SAT score of 870 and an ACT midpoint of 16. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Mississippi Valley State University?
Mississippi Valley State University enrolls about 1,439 students.
Campus
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