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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
Mississippi Valley State, founded in 1950, is a public university. Its 450-acre campus is located in Itta Bena, 100 miles north of Jackson.
Web Site www.mvsu.edu/
Institution Type Public
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 1,889
Women 1,081 (57.2%)
Men 808 (42.8%)
Graduate Students 333
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate 16% of 7,216 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA 2.81
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite 17 average
15-19 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests X
Essay X
Extracurricular Activities X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance $13,692
Tuition and Fees $5,936
Room and Board $7,756
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Freshman Award Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 115
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Itta Bena Population 2,049
Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students in College Housing 89% of freshmen, 51% of all students
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I
Mascot Delta Devils
Sororities 4% of women participate
Fraternities 5% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian
86.4% Black/African-American 1.0% Hispanic/Latino
2.9% White 3.9% Unknown
International Students Not reported
First-Year Students Returning 65.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28.0%
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Foreign Language 1 Social Studies 3 History
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only
ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay ACT: Not used
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 14000 Highway 82 West
City, State, Zip Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
Phone (662) 254-3347
Fax (662) 254-7900
E-mail jawill@mvsu.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline Rolling
Application Fee No fee required Application Fee Waiver Not reported Regular Admission
Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Not available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal Statement Letters of
Recommendation 2.5 required for some freshmen Other
Financial Need
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X
Ethnicity X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate 16% of 7,216 applicants were admitted
Women 15% of 2,892 applicants were admitted
Men 17% of 4,324 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled 400 (35%) of 1,143 admitted students enrolled
Women 195 (46%) of 428 admitted students enrolled
Men 205 (29%) of 715 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA 2.81
3.75 and Above 7%
3.50 - 3.74 7%
3.25 - 3.49 9%
3.00 - 3.24 19%
2.50 - 2.99 31%
2.00 - 2.49 20%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite 17 average
15-19 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 0%
Score of 24 - 29 6% Score of 18 - 23 36% Score of 12 - 17 58% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankNational Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance $13,692 Tuition and Fees $5,936
Room and Board $7,756
Books and Supplies Not reported Other Expenses Not reported
Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Not reported
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Final deadline May 1
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002424 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music, Journalism/Publications Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics
Award Areas Members of Minorities Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S
Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Art/Art Studies, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General Environmental Health
History, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General
Office Management and Supervision Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Public Administration
Rhetoric and Composition Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work
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Most Popular Disciplines Education, Public administration and social services, Business/marketing
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Not required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 115
Part-Time Faculty 31
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 66%
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 62% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 634,641
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 285
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study
Bioinformatics
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Education--General Elementary Education
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral Programs of Study
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Itta Bena Population 2,049 Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment Small town
Campus Size 450 acres
Weather
Temperature 30.9 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September
Rain 112 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus MapNearest Airport 150 mile(s) from campus in Memphis
Nearest Bus Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood
Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood
HOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments,
single student apartments
Students in College Housing 89% of freshmen, 51% of all students
Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 49%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I
Mascot Delta Devils
School Colors Green and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport
WOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
Baseball x x
Basketball x x x x
Bowling x
Cross-Country Running x x x x
Football x x
Golf x x x x
Softball x x
Tennis x x x x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports baseball, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, softball, tennis, track and field
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radiostation, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook Sororities 4% of women participate
Fraternities 5% of men participate
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 1,889
Women 1,081 (57.2%)
Men 808 (42.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 1,652
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian
86.4% Black/African-American 1.0% Hispanic/Latino
2.9% White 3.9% Unknown
International Students Not reported
Average Age 24
All Graduate Students 333
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 65.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 23.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 30.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28%
Average Starting Salary $35,000 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28.0%
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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