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Mississippi Valley State University Teaching Programs

Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution located in Itta Bena, MS. A Distant Rural Area provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Mississippi Valley State University?

Contact information for Mississippi Valley State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
Phone:	6622549041
Website:	www.mvsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.mvsu.edu/prospective-students/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mvsu.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid-programs

How Do I Get Into Mississippi Valley State University?

You can apply to Mississippi Valley State University online at: www.mvsu.edu/prospective_students/admissions/intent_to_enroll.php

Mississippi Valley State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mississippi Valley State University

Here’s what Mississippi Valley State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mississippi Valley State University?

Mississippi Valley State University admits 92%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

65% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Mississippi Valley State University ranged between 13 and 17.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Mississippi Valley State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	502	451	90%
Women	639	603	94%

Can I Afford Mississippi Valley State University?

The average net price after aid at Mississippi Valley State University is $11,812. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,492
In-State Fees	$200
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,492
Out-of-State Fees	$200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,692
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$7,692

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at Mississippi Valley State University receive some form of financial aid (273 students).

Approximately 71% of students at Mississippi Valley State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,254 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,052.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Mississippi Valley State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,316 per year.

Mississippi Valley State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 247 students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University. Mississippi Valley State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,326 undergraduate students at Mississippi Valley State University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi Valley State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	1,166
Hispanic	33
White	75
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mississippi Valley State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	136
Tennessee	74
Louisiana	28
Texas	25
Georgia	10

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mississippi Valley State University Graduate Student Diversity

191 of Mississippi Valley State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mississippi Valley State University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mississippi Valley State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	175
Hispanic	4
White	3

Online Learning at Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

938 undergraduate students at Mississippi Valley State University took at least one online class — of those, 204 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 101 students took at least one online class and 91 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Mississippi Valley State University

The following teaching majors are available at Mississippi Valley State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	32	13	—	45

Academic Programs at Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mississippi Valley State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.