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Students attend Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, Mississippi, 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, medical adminstration, 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 2005.
Mississippi Valley State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,165 students at the school (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (662) 254-3344
Financial Aid Phone: (662) 254-3338
http://www.mvsu.edu
Mississippi Valley State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 132 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, teacher ed, elementary school teaching, math teaching, special ed, music teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 63 | social work, public administration |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | history, speech and rhetoric, political science, sociology, English |
| Business And Management | 31 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | environmental health |
| Media | 8 | public relations |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | industrial tech |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 4 | office management |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Valley State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 346 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 5 |
Mississippi Valley State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Mississippi Valley State had a total enrollment of 3,165 students (2,753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 78% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Virgin Islands | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Mississippi Valley State offers campus housing for 1,835 of its 2,753 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 4,832 | 1,226 | 25% | 407 | 33% |
| Men | 1,878 | 453 | 24% | 205 | 45% |
| Women | 2,954 | 773 | 26% | 202 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
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 | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (662) 254-3344
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,024 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,283 |
| Room and board | $ 3,946 |
| Room charge | $ 2,142 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,804 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (662) 254-3338
Mississippi Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $64,529 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,975 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $49,502 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $56,431 | 8 | $60,953 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $52,569 | 3 | $63,081 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $49,964 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $45,268 | 28 | $44,715 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $38,494 | 9 | $37,401 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $47,163 | 41 | $44,474 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 125 | 60 | 185 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 42 | 49 |
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
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 degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing 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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