Overview
Student Population
| Location | Itta Bena, Mississippi |
| Online | mvsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Mississippi Valley State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,351 prospective students applied, and 2,772 were granted admission. Of those admitted 246 enrolled in the school. 1,334 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 698 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,726 plus fees of $20. Mississippi Valley State University is ranked 883 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mississippi Valley State University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi Valley State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#883 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#390 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 13/22 |
| GPA | 2.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $20 |
| Room and Board | $7,998 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,571 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,315 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Business | 23% |
| Human Services | 19% |
| Biology | 6% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176044 IPEDS survey data for Mississippi Valley State University.
Current students may use the Mississippi Valley State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.