Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is a public, historically black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Established in 1950 as Mississippi Vocational College, MVSU is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities to students in the Delta region of Mississippi and beyond. Throughout its history, it has been committed to providing excellence in teaching and learning, and to preparing students to achieve personal and professional success in a rapidly changing world. MVSU offers a wide range of degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as certificates. The university emphasizes the development of skills necessary for success in today’s labor force, including 21st century skills such as technology, communication, problem solving and critical thinking. The university also offers a variety of student resources and facilities, including a library, computer lab, fitness center and career center, to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed.
- Address: 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
- Phone: (662) 254-9041
- Website: www.mvsu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,032
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $6,746 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Room & Board | $7,815 |
| Other | $5,360 |
| Total Cost | $21,921 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 13 – 22
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Social Work
- General Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 73%
- Part-time: 27%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 95%
- Hispanic / Latino: 2%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 86%
- 25 and Over: 14%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 61%
- Out-of-State: 39%
- Unknown: 0%