C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
18/100 · earnings-weighted

Mississippi Valley State University

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941
Mississippi Valley State University campus, Itta Bena, MS
Mississippi Valley State University campus, Itta Bena, MS. Photo: Chillin662, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,196
Total Enrollment
22%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51%
Acceptance Rate
$12,304
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mississippi Valley State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$31,919
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,817
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$28,413
Median debt at graduation
26.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
870
Average SAT
16
Median ACT
56.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 89% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mississippi Valley State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$53,691-21%#1002 of 1176#624—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Mississippi Valley State University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $53,709
  • Avg rent near campus: $765/mo — vs ~$487/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38941 (11.1% cap, Itta Bena)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,892 $7,892
Room $4,386
Board $3,794
Total Cost (On-Campus) $21,154 $21,154

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
89%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
$12,304
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,034
$30,001 - $48,000$12,613
$48,001 - $75,000$14,074
$75,001 - $110,000$12,513
$110,001+$10,335

Student Demographics

2,196
Total Students
56%
Women
60%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Hispanic 2%
Black 84%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 60%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi Valley State University?
Mississippi Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 51%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Mississippi Valley State University?
Tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $7,892 for in-state students and $7,892 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,304.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University?
The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Mississippi Valley State University a good school?
Mississippi Valley State University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mississippi Valley State University?
Mississippi Valley State University has a total enrollment of 2,196 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology