About Mississippi Valley State University

Founded in 1950, Mississippi Valley State University. is a Public college. Located in Mississippi, which is a city setting in Mississippi, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,011 full time undergraduate students, and 444 full time graduate students.

The Mississippi Valley State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 120 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mississippi Valley State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate84%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range15-19

Admissions at MVSU are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mississippi Valley State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
33%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
33%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    25 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    35 Students rated campus food 2.4 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    37 Students rated campus facilities 2.9 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    37 Students rated class size 3.8 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    36 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    36 Students rated local services 2.8 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    37 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mississippi Valley State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Mississippi Valley State University?

12 Students rated Mississippi Valley State University

Rakia - 01/12/2022

Mississippi Valley State University is not a bad school at all. It is not quite the best either but for most students who attend, they tend to like it very much. I honestly do not believe Valley is a good school for me but I say this because I do not believe MVSU is a good school to attend if you are trying to go into certain programs, such as psychology. I want to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology but Valley does not offer a psychology program.. but overall MVSU is a pretty decent school.

Leroy - 09/16/2019

Mississippi Valley State University is a true and true historical black college or university, that offers all the necessities plus more. At valley you can relax with friends in the union, under the pavilion or at the cafe. Plus there are a full staff of bright and willing to help professors.

Willie - 08/22/2019

I don’t have any opinions about Mississippi so far because overall being here on campus is great nothing bad happens at all everyone here is completely safe at all times. Professors are always for if I need any help with anything and also make sure that I’m always up to par.

Bridget - 03/23/2019

My overall opinion of Mississippi Valley State University is great I really enjoy being a student at MVSU. I love my classes and enjoy the environment on campus. I have lots of fun with classmate, and on-campus. My class are very exciting and I enjoy them.

Mississippi Valley State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mississippi Valley State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mississippi Valley State University is 84%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I do now about college life and making the transition, I would give myself very different advice than the actions I portrayed. I would have told myself to focus more and be prepared to be very indepent while being in college and handling my business on my own. College is very time consuming and it is up to the student to determine if he/she wants to either get a 4.0 or just barely pass every class. Its all about the effort you put into your work and how much your future means to you. These are the different words of advice I would have given to myself, had a known what I do about college now.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I knew that Fin. Aid gives you the run around all the time. Seems like all year around.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing i consider ta my school is the lack of advisment. The times the classes are given because mostly all the class are given around the same time this leaves you lack of classes needed that cant be taken

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates were my family and we cared about each other.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    MY SCHOOL IS BEST KNOWN FOR SCHOLARS OF THE VALLEY!!!

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    There are a variety of people that can attend this school, preferrably those who are athletes and really enjoy sport activities. People who are socially active, meaning those who do not mind meeting new people and loves the surrounding of a div ersed community.

    Read all 7 answers

  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing at my school are the activites that are given. It gives the student body something to look forward to!

    Read all 6 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who has a problem making friends because otherwise you will die of boredom.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Alot of students choose not to attend MVSU based on the fact that its so close to home or they've been exposed to the university so much that they want to engage in a new surrounding. Like all schools, MVSU does have some issues that the administration is aware of and are making great strides in changing the environment. Those same students go off and for whatever reasons after a year or two at another institution return home to MVSU to finish their degree or just to start over. Stop making MVSU your second choice when the university was at your disposal from the start.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very challenging.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The campus is very cozy, some of the professors are very attentive, and our new campus president is doing some great things with Mississippi Valley State Unviersity.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing aboout my school is living in the dorm with people who dont like to clean up.

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  14. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes, MVSU does serve alot of 1st generation college students who come from the surrounding delta where many parts are considered to be in poverty. I disagree with the students being lazy and unconcerned.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    Professors know many of their students by name and in many cases they go above and beyond the call of duty.

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Lazy, unconcerned, 1st generation college students, poor.

    Read all 1 answers

  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The school is pretty inclusive. Students are involved in administration dialogue. In some cases classes are small therefore students are afforded one on one attention and the faculty members care about the students taking their classes. Around campus a student can easily find support systems to encourage academic excellence.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,011

Total Undergrad Enrollment

444

Total Grad Students

45%

Out-Of-State

53%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

52

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

54%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
91%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
3%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending Mississippi Valley State University receive some sort of financial aid. 82% were awarded federal grants. While 88% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$6,116

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$7,394

Room and Board

14,910

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,684
$30 - $48K
$12,394
$48 - $75K
$14,259
$75 - $110K
$12,994
$110K & UP
$-2,991

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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