Mississippi Valley State University
PublicItta Bena, MS
Mississippi Valley State University is a public small school in Itta Bena, MS, enrolling about 1,439 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 92% of applicants. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $53,691/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Mississippi Valley State University?
Admitted students at Mississippi Valley State University typically score between 13–17 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Mississippi Valley State University cost?
Mississippi Valley State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,154 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Mississippi Valley State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Mississippi Valley State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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