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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate51.2%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 16
1418
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
Programs (35)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia