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Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941-1400

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution in Itta Bena with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,919 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,812.

Established
1950
Motto
"Live for Service"
Mascot
Delta Devil
Type
Public historically black university
Division
Division I
51%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,326Students
13:1Student:Faculty
22%Grad Rate
$31,919Earnings 10yr
$11,812Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mississippi Valley State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.2%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 16
1418

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

51.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,912
Tuition (out-of-state)$7,912
Room & Board$8,112
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$21,606
Average Net Price$11,812
Median Debt at Graduation$28,413
Monthly Payment (10yr)$301

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,034
$30–48K$12,613
$48–75K$14,074
$75–110K$12,513
$110K+$10,335

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,812

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,203

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,326
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
60%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 89%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.1%
Freshman Retention57.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,817
8 Years$29,820
10 Years$31,919

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$24,500
Men
$31,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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