Mississippi Valley State University Admission Requirements
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Mississippi Valley State University Admission Overview
Mississippi Valley State University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Mississippi Valley State University admitted 92.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (B) and ACT 13-22. Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Mississippi Valley State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Mississippi Valley State University
Acceptance Rate
The Mississippi Valley State University acceptance rate is 92.4%. Last year, 1,054 of 1,141 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Mississippi.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Mississippi Valley State University and can you get accepted?
Mississippi Valley State University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Mississippi Valley State University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mississippi Valley State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.9Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.9
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Mississippi Valley State University typically have around a 2.9 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #13 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Mississippi Valley State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mississippi Valley State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
13-22Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
65%25th Percentile Scores
- English 11
- Math 15
- Composite 13
75th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 20
- Composite 22
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Mississippi Valley State University typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 13–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Mississippi Valley State University places #14 among colleges in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 13 to 22
ACT policy
You may apply to Mississippi Valley State University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Mississippi Valley State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Mississippi Valley State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176044.
GPA calculator: Mississippi Valley State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026