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Mississippi Valley State University, also known as MVSU, is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in the year 1950 by the Mississippi Legislature. Formerly, the university was known as Mississippi Vocational College. It gained university status in 1974. The university offers students academic majors in accounting, business administration, journalism, information science, and sociology. The degree-granting school and colleges of MVSU are:
The male students of MVSU participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, football, tennis, cross country, golf, and track and field. The women of MVSU participate in basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, bowling, track and field, cross country, tennis, and golf.
Students attend Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, MS, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Mississippi Valley State degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Mississippi Valley State is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 25% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
Mississippi Valley State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,009 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Mississippi Valley State has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Mississippi Valley State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Mississippi Valley State values student athletics, and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Mississippi Valley State University
14000 Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
General Phone: (662) 254-9041
http://www.mvsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 160 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, special ed, English teaching, teacher education and development, music teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 89 | social work, human services, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 85 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | history, speech and rhetoric, political science, sociology, English |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Science | 14 | biology, bioinformatics, chemistry |
| Media | 12 | public relations |
| Office And Administration | 10 | office management |
| Medical Administration | 7 | environmental health |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | industrial tech |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Valley State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 375 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 129 | 7 |
Mississippi Valley State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Mississippi Valley State had a total enrollment of 3,009 students (2,855 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 70% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Mississippi Valley State offers campus housing for 1,109 of its 2,855 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Itta Bena, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,157 | 1,276 | 25% | 453 | 36% |
| Men | 2,149 | 572 | 27% | 246 | 43% |
| Women | 3,008 | 704 | 23% | 207 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,165 |
| Room and board | $ 4,748 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,400 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi Valley State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 242400)
Mississippi Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $71,306 | 3 | $74,937 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $74,369 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $64,019 | 3 | $69,488 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $69,012 | 8 | $71,268 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $61,948 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $59,477 | 3 | $51,945 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $50,547 | 35 | $47,581 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $41,113 | 16 | $39,488 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $52,493 | 55 | $45,697 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 74 | 212 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 51 | 62 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mississippi Valley State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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