Published
January 22, 2013
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Public | 2,479 students
Mississippi Valley State University is committed to academic excellence and to enhancing the lives of others through leadership and service. Since 1950, we have been an oasis of learning here in the Mississippi Delta and have a distinguished reputation of producing some of the best and brightest scholars and professionals in the country.
School Overview: | Mississippi Valley State University | |
| County | Leflore County, MS | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 140 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,479 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,936 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 543 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,168 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 311 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 93% | 6% |
| % White | 6% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $5,703 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $5,703 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 24% | 64% |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 14-19 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 15-17 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 15-19 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Master's level programs are offered in criminal justice, business administration, teaching, elementary education, special education, environmental health and rural public policy. The University also endeavors to provide additional programs that are vital and unique to the needs of the population it serves.
- MVSU emphasizes the study and applications of technology, basic and applied research, service learning, health and wellness, and economic and cultural affairs. The University expands its emphasis to incorporate an international focus on governmental, economic and cultural affairs. Out of this concept, the Delta Research and Cultural Institute provides the avenue for faculty and students to engage in theoretical and applied research on subject matter related to the cultural, social, economic and political concerns of the Delta.
- Mississippi Valley State University is located in Leflore County, one mile northeast of Itta Bena, adjacent to U.S. Highway 82. The institution is located on a 450-acre tract of land.
- Mississippi Valley State University is accredited to National Accrediation Council for Enviornmental Health Curricula, National Association of Industrial Technology and National Association of School or Art and Design.
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