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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (MVSU)

  • 14000 Highway 82 West
  • Itta Bena, MS 38941
  • OPEID College Code: 00242400
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  • General Phone: (662) 254-9041
  • President: Donna H. Oliver
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 2,850
  • College Alias: MVSU
  • College Mascot: Delta Devils
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Mississippi Valley State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3873,6996,086
Number Granted Admission (%)707 (30%)1,089 (29%)1,796 (30%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)193 (27%)224 (21%)417 (23%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam414100%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1519
ACT ® English1519
ACT ® Math1517
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving78%83%13%43%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,448$4,466$2,527$3,420
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.3%11.7%8.5%
Number in Default124142148
Number in Repayment1,0941,2091,724
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,877$4,736$4,516
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,877$4,736$4,516
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,460$8,006$7,420
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,400
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,081$4,748$4,542
Other Expenses$4,400$4,400$4,400
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,081$4,748$4,542
Other Expenses$4,400$4,400$4,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,400$4,400$4,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,758$15,284$14,858
In-State$15,758$15,284$14,858
Out of State$22,341$18,554$17,762
Off Campus
In-District$15,758$15,284$14,858
In-State$15,758$15,284$14,858
Out of State$22,341$18,554$17,762
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,677$10,536$10,316
In-State$10,677$10,536$10,316
Out of State$17,260$13,806$13,220
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Bioinformatics Degree-6
Biology Degree17-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree7-
Business Administration Degree425
Office Management Degree5-
 
Communications and Journalism
Public Relations Degree11-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree87
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree1-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree46-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--
Music Teacher Education Degree--
Physical Education Degree31-
Social Science Teacher Education Degree1-
Special Education Teaching Degree-3
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree-14
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree2-
 
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree--
Speech Degree5-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Environmental Health Degree14
 
History
History Degree13-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree3-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree-17
Public Administration Degree112
Social Work Degree52-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree30-
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-63
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree5-
Sociology Degree8-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree--
Music Management and Merchandising Degree1-
Visual and Performing Arts Degree5-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,850
    • Undergraduate: 2,434 Graduate: 416
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,001 Female: 1,849
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 913 Female: 1,521
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 88 Female: 328
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,308 Part-Time: 542
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,194 Part-Time: 240
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 114 Part-Time: 302
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian40.1%
Black2,65893%
Asian60.2%
Hispanic150.5%
White1114%
Unknown562%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18482%
Ages 18-1949517%
Ages 20-2159021%
Ages 22-2451618%
Ages 25-2937013%
Ages 30-342649%
Ages 35-391907%
Ages 40-492619%
Ages 50-651124%
Age Over 6520.07%
Age Unknown20.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees63955089
Faculty Status16813830
Tenured Faculty4949-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service16313330
Primarily Instruction16313330
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial53521
Other Professionals1651578
Technical and/or Paraprofessional25820850
Clerical And Secretarial88826
Skilled Crafts311912
Service and/or Maintenance1079314
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,795 (109)$53,440 (54)$46,215 (55)
Professor$62,629 (14)$62,619 (12)$62,687 (2)
Associate Professor$56,533 (13)$58,677 (9)$51,709 (4)
Assistant Professor$48,604 (62)$49,920 (28)$47,520 (34)
Instructor$40,122 (20)$41,701 (5)$39,595 (15)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,095 (24)$68,141 (18)$71,959 (6)
Professor$76,097 (3)$74,946 (2)$78,400 (1)
Associate Professor$76,796 (9)$74,982 (8)$91,304 (1)
Assistant Professor$64,747 (10)$64,237 (6)$65,512 (4)
Instructor$45,682 (2)$45,682 (2)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,011 (133)$54,019 (72)$47,461 (61)
Professor$62,564 (17)$62,434 (14)$63,173 (3)
Associate Professor$59,111 (22)$59,935 (17)$56,308 (5)
Assistant Professor$49,211 (72)$50,386 (34)$48,161 (38)
Instructor$39,872 (22)$40,465 (7)$39,595 (15)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,540,844$987,901$552,943
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes265157108
Unduplicated Athletes24014595
Baseball3333-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined382018
Football7878-
Golf1156
Soccer22-22
Softball25-25
Tennis1266
Volleyball9-9
Bowling7-7
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,453$23,226
Assistant Coaches-$27,189$22,480
 
Coaches
All Coaches231310
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Football55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students35%
 
By Gender
Male28%
Female41%
 
By Race
Black33%
White54%
Unknown71%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less18%
5 Years30%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related12
Drug Related1313
On Campus
Weapons Related15
Drug Related1313
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary1311
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery32
Burglary1311
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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