Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Mississippi Valley State University, located in the rural town of Itta Bena in the Mississippi Delta region, is a public historically Black university established in 1950. The 450-acre campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities, with most students living in on-campus housing. As one of Mississippi's eight public universities, MVSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in teacher education, criminal justice, and business administration. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Delta Devils, participating in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), and has produced notable athletes in both football and basketball. The institution maintains its founding mission of providing accessible higher education opportunities while serving the educational, social, and cultural needs of the Mississippi Delta region.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mississippi Valley State University is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mississippi Valley State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#985 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#408 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Mississippi
#20 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 13/22 |
| GPA | 2.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $20 |
| Room and Board | $8,112 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,130 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,154 |
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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Last updated February 24, 2025