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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · Public · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $11,844
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Median earnings
- $36,621
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Mississippi Valley State University is a public college in Itta Bena, MS with 1,439 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 870 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,844 per year ($12,078 for families earning under $30,000). 23% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $36,621 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,411
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,745
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite13–17
136
What Mississippi Valley State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,448
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,822
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,822
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,078
- $30–48k$6,972
- $48–75k$14,129
- $75–110k$2,784
- $110k+$5,175
Get a personal estimate with Mississippi Valley State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $36,621
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,439
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 51%
- White3%
- Hispanic2%
- Black91%
- Asian1%
Mississippi Valley State University FAQ
What is Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate?+
Mississippi Valley State University admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for Mississippi Valley State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 13–17.
Is Mississippi Valley State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Mississippi Valley State University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,411 students applied to Mississippi Valley State University and 1,745 were admitted; 331 enrolled.
Does Mississippi Valley State University consider legacy status?+
No. Mississippi Valley State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Mississippi Valley State University require an essay?+
Mississippi Valley State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Mississippi Valley State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,448 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,844.
What is Mississippi Valley State University's graduation rate?+
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176044 · How we use this data
Data notes for Mississippi Valley State University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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