Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$11,042

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
16
25th
11
75th
16
25th
14
75th
18
25th
13
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,578
Declined 858
Total Received 2,436
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Public

1,654

undergraduate students

225

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1950, Mississippi Valley State University is a public four-year land-grant university that is known for its programs in Agriculture and its commitment to serving the surrounding community. It is located on a 450-acre campus in Itta Bena, Mississippi—100 miles north of Jackson.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,879
Established in 1950
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

450-acre campus in Itta Bena (population: 1,873), 100 miles north of Jackson; branch campuses in Greenville and Greenwood. Major airport serves Jackson; bus and train serve Greenwood (10 miles). School operates transportation to local towns and cities.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Mississippi Valley State University
14000 Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS
38941-1400

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
32%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
16
25th
11
75th
16
25th
14
75th
18
25th
13

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,578
Declined 858
Total Received 2,436

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,687

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $7,912
Housing $4,386
Food $3,794
Additional fees $3,130
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $21,222
Average Financial Aid - $8,687
Total with Avg. Aid $12,535

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 662 254-3335
F: 662 254-7900
financialaid@mvsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Health yes yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Public Administration yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Social Work
  2. Business Administration
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

1,879

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

1,654
students

Female
57%
939

Male
43%
715

12%

225
students

Female
68%
153

Male
32%
72

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

64%

1,054
students

Female
55%
577

Male
45%
477

36%

600
students

Female
60%
362

Male
40%
238

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Student Break-down

83%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
8%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 12
Countries most often represented Australia
France
Kenya
Nigeria
The Republic Of Kazakhstan
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants

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