School Overview
General Information
|
Admission Office 14000 Highway 82 West Box 7222 Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 (662) 254-3347 Fax: (662) 254-3759 [email protected] Contact: Nora Taylor Director of Admissions and Recruitment |
Main Address 14000 Highway 82 West Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 (662) 254-9041 = www.mvsu.edu |
|
Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,513 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
|
Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 25% |
College Majors
|
Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Technologies Industrial Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Environmental Health B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Mississippi Valley State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (662) 254-9041 |
| Website: | www.mvsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.mvsu.edu/prospective_students/admissions/intent_to_enroll.php |
| Address: | 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,147 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 30% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,078 (50% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,746 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,746 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,690 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Mississippi Valley State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Mississippi Valley State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 7 | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 28 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Mississippi Valley State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,746 |
| Out-of-state | $6,746 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,580 |
| Out-of-state | $7,580 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 347 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 339 | 95% | $8,690 |
| Student loan aid | 337 | 95% | $6,838 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,524 | 79% | $7,641 |
| Federal student loans | 1,520 | 79% | $7,603 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Mississippi Valley State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Mississippi Valley State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,837 | 1,075 | 1,762 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 67% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 15% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Mississippi Valley State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,147 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,833 |
| Graduate enrollment | 314 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Mississippi Valley State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
If you work for a school and would like to update your data please contact us.