Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · Rural · 1,439 students
HBCU
4
YearPublic
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Itta Bena, MS, 38941-1400 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
108 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,154
Out-of-state COA
$21,154
Avg net price
$9,686
Room & board
$8,956
In-state tuition
$7,692
Out-of-state tuition
$7,692
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,073
$30–48k
$9,076
$48–75k
$9,627
$75–110k
$12,440
$110k+
$17,479
Admissions
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
870
ACT midpoint
16
Composite 13–17
English 11–16
Math 14–16
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$25,817
Median earnings (10yr)
$31,919
Median debt
$28,413
Monthly loan payment
$301
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,500–$32,042
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
56%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$16,762
Independent students
22%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
28%
Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
2%
Black
91%
Asian
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$25,817
10 years after entry
$31,919
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Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
62%
Avg faculty salary
$6,733/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,446
Federal loan rate
49%
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