Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941-1400
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (35)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1964, Mississippi Vocational College was renamed Mississippi Valley State College.
- •In February 1969, a nonviolent student boycott, which included eight hundred students, male and female, was organized to protest President James Herbert White's administration.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
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