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Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University is a small, public institution located in Itta Bena, ms. Founded in 1946, Mississippi Valley State University offers undergraduate degrees in 35 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 1,169 undergraduates
cost $7,414 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Mississippi Valley State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.8%
SAT score average 870
ACT score average 15
Average high school GPA 2.9
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mississippi Valley State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,414
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,112
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $3,680
Cost of attendance* $21,606
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Average net price $21,606 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,414
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,112
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $3,680
Cost of attendance* $21,606
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $21,606 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mississippi Valley State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,169, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,879

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
2%
African American %
77%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mississippi Valley State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
phone 662-254-9041
address www.mvsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Baptist student union

Black student fellowship

National education association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mississippi Valley State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mississippi Valley State University?

Mississippi Valley State University is located in Itta Bena, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi Valley State University? 

The acceptance rate for Mississippi Valley State University is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for Mississippi Valley State University?

The average high school GPA for Mississippi Valley State University students was 2.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mississippi Valley State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mississippi Valley State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,424.

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