Mississippi Valley State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5199 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1448 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1368 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 1 | In Itta Bena |
| # 5384 of 5,384 | For Statistics |
| Top 1-3 | For 4 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
92%
Enrollment
10,204
Average SAT
990
Average ACT
15
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,013
Graduates
192
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Mississippi Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,141 | 502 | 639 |
| Admissions | 1,054 | 451 | 603 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 243 | 126 | 117 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 5% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 2% |
| â– Black or African American | 88% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Mississippi Valley State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Mississippi Valley State University majors
Mississippi Valley State University has granted 174 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs, and 68 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mississippi Valley State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 11 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | 14 |
| Human Services, General | - | 13 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 12 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 9 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | - |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 6 | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | - |
| Social Work | 5 | - |
| Bioinformatics | - | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 | - |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Environmental Health | - | 2 |
| Public Administration | - | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 174 | 68 |
Publications & Citations
Mississippi Valley State University has published 282 scientific papers with 2,490 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Mathematics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
162
/ 1,545
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
135
/ 1,446
|
| Environmental Science |
132
/ 1,293
|
| Engineering |
128
/ 1,137
|
| Physics |
123
/ 1,030
|
| Biology |
114
/ 903
|
| Political Science |
110
/ 1,176
|
| Law |
105
/ 1,169
|
| Mathematics |
85
/ 801
|
| Sociology |
84
/ 717
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
83
/ 768
|
| Geography and Cartography |
80
/ 544
|
| Business |
73
/ 730
|
| Medicine |
72
/ 589
|
| Psychology |
71
/ 595
|
| Philosophy |
69
/ 601
|
| Chemistry |
67
/ 547
|
| History |
67
/ 371
|
| Ecology |
61
/ 799
|
| Economics |
59
/ 562
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
58
/ 470
|
| Archaeology |
57
/ 344
|
| Statistics |
54
/ 618
|
| Geology |
48
/ 345
|
| Art & Design |
38
/ 187
|
| Management |
37
/ 456
|
| Botany |
36
/ 209
|
| Social Psychology |
35
/ 254
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
35
/ 348
|
| Computer Vision |
34
/ 120
|
| Organic chemistry |
33
/ 314
|
| Linguistics |
32
/ 286
|
| Optics |
31
/ 277
|
| Materials Science |
31
/ 207
|
| Biochemistry |
30
/ 258
|
| Machine Learning |
30
/ 281
|
| Development Studies |
29
/ 318
|
| Criminology and Criminal Justice |
26
/ 130
|
| Cyber Security |
26
/ 394
|
| Paleontology |
24
/ 143
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Sara Thomas
1941-. (aged 85)
politician
Sara Richardson Thomas is an American educator and politician from Indianola, Mississippi. She was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 31st District, having first been elected in 1998 to succeed her nephew, Bill Richardson, who had died in office, and having retired in June 2018. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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2. Sam Washington
1960-. (aged 66)
American football player
Samuel Lee Washington Jr. is an American football coach and former defensive back who was the head football coach at North Carolina A&T State University. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Washington played college football at Mississippi Valley State. After signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent, he played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the...
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3. Katie Hall
1987-. (aged 39)
sport cyclist
Katie Beatrice Hall was an American educator in Gary, Indiana, and a politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1982 to 1985. When Hall was sworn into federal office on November 2, 1982, she became the first black woman from Indiana elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Hall represented Indiana's 1st Congressional District in the final...
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4. Ernestina Abambila
1998-. (aged 28)
association football player
Ernestina Abambila is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and defensive midfielder for Női NB I club ETO FC Győr. Abambila is the first Ghanaian to score in the UEFA Women's Champions League. She made her senior international debut for the Ghana national team against France in 2017 at the age of 18.
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
MVSU
Founded
1950
Colors
kelly green, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May or June-July)
Total staff
385
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
14000 Highway 82 West Itta Bena, Mississippi, 38941-1400 United States
City Population
2,000
Phone
6622549041
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