Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS • publicDI | SWAC | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Rural (Rural: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,613 • Total: 2,826
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
14000 Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,135 (43.4%) • Female: 1,478 (56.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 17 0.7%
Black/African American 2,105 80.6%
Hispanic/Latino 70 2.7%
White 212 8.1%
Two or More Races 22 0.8%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
51.2%
1,745 admitted from 3,411 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
14-18
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
22.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
58.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,848
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$18,848
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,892
Out-of-state: $7,892
Room & Board
$2,000
Books & Supplies
$8,956
Students Receiving Pell Grants
70%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
SWAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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