Mississippi Valley State University
tuition & fees
$7,692
graduate tuition & fees
$8,385
acceptance rate
92%
Student Population
2,205
online students
295
Number of Programs
33
Financial Aid Amount
$8,254
Graduation Rate
27%
Mississippi Valley State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Mississippi Valley State ranked 11st in Mississippi Colleges and 36th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 2,205 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Mississippi Valley State's acceptance rate is 92.38% last year (undergraduate school).
Mississippi Valley State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Mississippi Valley State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 |
| Phone | 662-254-9041 |
| WEB | www.mvsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.mvsu.edu/prospective-students/admissions |
| Online Application | www.mvsu.edu/prospective_students/admissions/intent_to_enroll.php |
| Financial Aid | www.mvsu.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid-programs |
| Net Price Calculator | www.collegeraptor.com/Shopping/School/Mississippi-Valley-State-University-MS-176044 |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mvsu.edu/academics/registrar/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.mvsu.edu/prospective-students/admissions/types-of-students/students-with-disabilities |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley State University is 92.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.26%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.38 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.26 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mississippi Valley State's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,692 for Mississippi residents and $7,692 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -2.78% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($7,912).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,385 for Mississippi residents and $8,385 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.21% compared to the last year's rate.
| Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,692 | $7,692 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,385 | $8,385 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,205 students have enrolled at Mississippi Valley State (2024-2025). Among them, 295 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mississippi Valley State has 2,013 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 192 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,205 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,013 |
| Graduate Students | 192 |
| Online Enrollment | 295 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mississippi Valley State offers 33 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 33 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mississippi Valley State
| Number of programs | 33 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |