Overview
Mississippi Valley State University is a public HBCU and member of the Thurgood Marshall Fund. The institution is home to the “Mean Green Marching Machine” marching band and the “Satin Dolls” dancing squad. For high school students interested in MVSU, the Upward Bound Program that allows students from low income backgrounds the chance to experience college through summer sessions or Saturday courses.
Acceptance Rate:
65%
Average Net Price:
$16,394
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.9
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
1000
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,912 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,912 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,112 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,961
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,094
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,570
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
14%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2078
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,094
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,105
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Students receiving federal loans
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,763
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,181
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2436
Students Applied
154
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
58%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 1000
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,879
Total Number of Undergrads
1,654
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
27%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
34
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
52
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
37%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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
10
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
Mississippi Valley State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$27,200
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Memphis
Pine Bluff
Atlanta
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Mississippi Valley State University
Shelby County Schools
US Army
Walmart
Greenville Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMississippi Valley State is a great school. My first year everyone one was very helpful and supprtive. I had an awesome first year experience.
Arlinda from Greenville, MS
Mississippi Valley State University has a valuable education quality.
They are willing to help get you what you need to make it through and earn your degree.
They are the right choice for wanting to further your education at a place where you can receive the one on one help that you may need.
They are willing to help get you what you need to make it through and earn your degree.
They are the right choice for wanting to further your education at a place where you can receive the one on one help that you may need.
Brittany from Belzoni, MS
Mississippi Valley State University is a diversity school.
MVSU is improving and I am learning new things everyday.
As a student, I have tutors to help me on different work studies if i need help.
MVSU is improving and I am learning new things everyday.
As a student, I have tutors to help me on different work studies if i need help.
Rosalena from Greenville, MS
I love it here at the VALLEY the professors are very helpful and the people from this area are very kind. The campus is filled with great outdoors from the trees to the grass that always smell like spring is here.
LINK from GRENADA, MS
mississippi valley state is a very vibrant school.
the instructors are always willing to helpthe students.
the campus is growing and easy to learn.
the instructors are always willing to helpthe students.
the campus is growing and easy to learn.
Valerie from Holcomb, MS
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