Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	944
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, MVSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that MVSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mississippi Valley State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, MVSU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MVSU is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MVSU is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MVSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,068

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Valley State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,068

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Mississippi Valley State University received on average $9,995 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,995

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	164	82%	$5,737	$940,815
Other Federal Grant	195	98%	$7,565	$1,475,159
State Grant/Scholarships	16	8%	$1,901	$30,415
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	76	38%	$5,968	$453,537
Total Grant & Scholarships	196	98%	$9,995	$1,959,111

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi Valley State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mississippi Valley State University students is 27.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.4%.

27.1%

African American 26.2% 88 students
white 40.0% 4 students
unknown 29.4% 5 students
hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi Valley State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mississippi Valley State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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