School Summary

Mississippi Valley State University


General Information:

Founded in 1946, Mississippi Valley State University is seated on 450 acres located in Leflore county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 285. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

14000 Highway 82 W

Itta Bena, MS
38941
For more information call: 662 254-9041. This school has a website at https://www.mvsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.mvsu.edu/prospective_students/admissions/intent_to_enroll.php


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,692.00 $7,692.00
Room and Board $9,342.00 $9,342.00
Fees $100.00 $100.00
Total $17,134.00 $17,134.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mvsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 2%
18-23 26%
12-17 64%
6-11 8%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 715
Female 939
Total 1,654


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 787
Female 1,092
Total 1,879

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 91%
Hispanic 1%
Native American 0%
White 2%
Other 5%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 87%
At Least 25 Years Old 13%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 96%
Out Of State 4%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 37%
Live Off Campus 63%


Homecoming, Black History Month, Founder's Day

Student Government Association, Baptist Student Union, Black Student Fellowship, National Education Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 51.2202                                           Environmental Health
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.