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MV

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MSPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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92%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$9,686
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.4K
Students
Small campus body
$25,817
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Itta Bena, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite13 - 17
1typical 50% range36
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,691
Earnings 5yr: $33,645
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,542
Earnings 5yr: $41,495
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,180
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,775
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,947
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,905
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,583
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $28,591
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $26,814
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,686
In-State Tuition$7,692
Out-of-State Tuition$7,692
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

56%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$25,817
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$31,919

Completion Signals

27%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,203
Est. Monthly Payment
$207/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
28%
Avg Family Income
$23,047
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