Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi

HBCU in rural Mississippi with low tuition and open admissions, focused on teacher preparation.

College statistics

Address:
14000 Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS
38941
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.mvsu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,492
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,492
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$16,034
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$16,034
Room and Board:
$8,542
Total Student Enrollment:
2,196
Acceptance Rate:
51.2%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
18
Endowment (End of Year):
$95,915,192
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Education

Mississippi Valley State University is a historically Black university in Itta Bena, Mississippi, serving a rural region with a student body of 2,196. The institution's primary mission centers on educator preparation, with education as its leading undergraduate major. MVSU maintains the historical commitment of HBCUs to increase access to higher education for Black students.

Annual tuition is $7,492 for both in-state and out-of-state students, and the total cost of attendance is $16,034, which includes $8,542 for room and board. The university enrolls students with a 51.2% acceptance rate, indicating accessible admissions. The 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 18.

MVSU suits students seeking teacher training in a supportive, small-college environment and those looking for an affordable educational pathway in a rural setting. For more information, visit www.mvsu.edu/.

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