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Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena,Mississippi

86%

Acceptance Rate

$8,305

Avg.Financial Aid

002424

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Mississippi Valley State University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.mvsu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,285
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

A public university by the name of Mississippi Valley State University is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Around 87% of the students are 24 and under at Mississippi Valley State University. At MVSU around 91% are Black or African American, 5% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 2% are white. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Jerry Rice, Willie Totten, Deacon Jones, and Ted Washington Sr.. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 53 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by MVSU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6622549041

Fax:

6622546709

Address

14000 Highway 82 West

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
86%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
15 - 19
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

The admission to Mississippi Valley State University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. The average ACT score at Mississippi Valley State University is 18. However, those getting an ACT score less than 16 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941-1400. To gather more information, they can call them at (662) 254-9041.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$11,768
Average Annual Cost
$6,530

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$20,714
Other Fees
$20
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,764
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,400

Total One Year Cost

$20,714

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to MVSU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $21,118. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($6,746), books and supplies ($2,000), room and boarding ($7,998), and budget for other expenses ($4,465). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

62%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$110

Faculty Overview

48%

Male Professors

52%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,930

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

68%

Full-time / Part-time

79% / 21%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

Unknown

Black

91%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

44%

Out Of State

55%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$34,675 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$4,258/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,506/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,506/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Delta Devils/Devilettes

School Colors

green and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Southwestern Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

185

Total Female Athletes

103

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At MVSU, $7,998 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Mississippi Valley State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at MVSU costs around $3,506 per year. There are around 39% male and 61% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$19,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$23,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$26,125 - $37,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$271 - $389

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,305

Students Receiving Federal Grants

87%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,364

Students Receiving State Aid

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,484

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,740

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$4,231

$30K - $48K

$3,938

$48K - $75K

$3,883

$75K - $110K

$4,223

> $110K

$5,400

In case the students at Mississippi Valley State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,414, whereas the financial aid is $6,476. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,646, while the institutional aid is $6,476.

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