MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

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Mississippi Valley State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Itta Bena, MS). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

14000 Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400
Main Phone: (601) 254-9041
Web Site: www.mvsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,825 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 140 male students and 130 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 51.9% of the student body, while females made up 48.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (96)%.

Mississippi Valley State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 18.8% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Public Relations

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Industrial Equipment Technology

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Public Health

History And Social Sciences

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Mississippi Valley State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Mississippi Valley State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Mississippi Valley State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southwestern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 10,985
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,311
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,539

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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