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Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Valley State University admits nearly everyone — 92.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Mississippi Valley State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Mississippi Valley State University anchors the college town of Itta Bena, MS, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission.
Faculty pay averages $80,796 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,439 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 14 and 18 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Mississippi Valley State University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Mississippi Valley State University's submitters' middle half scored 14–18 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mississippi Valley State University received 3,411 applications and admitted 1,745 (51.2%), with 331 enrolling.
How Mississippi Valley State University compares
| Mississippi Valley State University | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.4% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,692 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $31,919 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Mississippi Valley State University's median earnings are $31,919 — below the Mississippi benchmark of $42,539. Weigh that against the $7,692 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Mississippi Valley State University prices by residency: $7,692 in-state versus $7,692 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,439 undergraduates, Mississippi Valley State University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Mississippi Valley State University students — 26.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mississippi Valley State University?
The middle 50% of Mississippi Valley State University's submitters earned ACT composites of 14–18; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate?
51.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,745 admitted from 3,411 applicants.
How much does Mississippi Valley State University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,692; out-of-state students pay $7,692. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Mississippi Valley State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $31,919 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Mississippi University for Women — 90.3% admitted
- University of Mississippi — 96.6% admitted
- Jackson State University — 93.2% admitted
- University of Southern Mississippi — 99.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.