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Mississippi Valley State University
- 14000 Highway 82 West
- Itta Bena, MS 38941
- OPEID College Code: 00242400
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- General Phone: (662) 254-9041
- President: Roy Hudson
- Website: www.mvsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,009
- College Mascot: Delta Devils
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,427 | 1,914 | 3,341 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 360 (25%) | 488 (25%) | 848 (25%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 232 (64%) | 258 (53%) | 490 (58%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 473 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 14 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 17 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 83% | 15% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,217 | $2,647 | $1,298 | $4,788 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Number in Default | 148 | 116 | 100 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,724 | 1,711 | 1,147 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,467 | $4,297 | $4,024 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,248 | $9,700 | $9,283 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,542 | $4,242 | $3,946 |
| Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,542 | $4,242 | $3,946 |
| 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-State | $14,809 | $14,339 | $13,770 |
| Out of State | $20,590 | $19,742 | $19,029 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,809 | $14,339 | $13,770 |
| Out of State | $20,590 | $19,742 | $19,029 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,267 | $10,097 | $9,824 |
| Out of State | $16,048 | $15,500 | $15,083 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,009 Undergraduate: 2,574 Graduate: 435
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 983 Female: 2,026
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 907 Female: 1,667
- Graduate Gender Male: 76 Female: 359
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,386 Part-Time: 623
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,309 Part-Time: 265
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 77 Part-Time: 358
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Black | 2,830 | 94% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.4% |
| White | 125 | 4% |
| Unknown | 35 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 557 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 536 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 561 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 456 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 265 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 213 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 277 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 119 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 617 | 543 | 74 |
| Faculty Status | 185 | 142 | 43 |
| Tenured Faculty | 42 | 42 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 179 | 136 | 43 |
| Primarily Instruction | 179 | 136 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 54 | - |
| Other Professionals | 161 | 158 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 223 | 195 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 78 | 69 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 96 | 92 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,566 (109) | $52,623 (58) | $46,089 (51) |
| Professor | $63,735 (8) | $64,215 (7) | $60,373 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $58,132 (16) | $59,121 (14) | $51,207 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,083 (61) | $50,857 (26) | $47,765 (35) |
| Instructor | $40,359 (24) | $41,148 (11) | $39,692 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,003 (27) | $70,596 (19) | $71,971 (8) |
| Professor | $74,651 (9) | $76,153 (6) | $71,648 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $75,600 (7) | $73,208 (6) | $89,953 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,911 (10) | $63,594 (7) | $74,652 (3) |
| Instructor | $46,913 (1) | - (-) | $46,913 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,259 (136) | $53,891 (77) | $47,824 (59) |
| Professor | $62,329 (17) | $63,335 (13) | $59,060 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $59,265 (23) | $59,354 (20) | $58,671 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,881 (71) | $51,107 (33) | $48,816 (38) |
| Instructor | $40,280 (25) | $41,148 (11) | $39,599 (14) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $813,887 | $531,195 | $282,692 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 239 | 118 | 121 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 194 | 98 | 96 |
| Baseball | 11 | 11 | - |
| Basketball | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 78 | 35 | 43 |
| Football | 53 | 53 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Bowling | 6 | - | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $37,616 | $21,476 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,037 | $32,314 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 36% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 11 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
