Resources › For Students and Parents Mississippi Valley State University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Mississippi Valley State University Baseball. tinkerbrad / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated October 19, 2017 Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Overview: In 2015, Mississippi Valley State University had an acceptance rate of 84%, making it a generally open school. Those interested in applying will need to submit an application, along with SAT or ACT scores and official high school transcripts. For complete instructions and guidelines, be sure to visit the school's website, or get in touch with the admissions office for help. Campus visits, while not required, are encouraged for any interested students to see if they would be a good match for the school (and vice versa). Admissions Data (2016): Mississippi Valley State University: 84%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT score comparison for Mississippi collegesACT Composite: 15 / 19ACT English: 14 / 19ACT Math: 16 / 18What these ACT numbers meanACT score comparison for Mississippi colleges Mississippi Valley State University Description: Mississippi Valley State University first opened its doors in 1950 as a teacher training college. Today it is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide range of academic areas (education remains extremely popular). MVSU is a historically black university located on 450 acres just outside of Itta Bena, a small town in the Mississippi Delta. The school sits roughly midway between Jackson, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee. The university has numerous student organizations including an active Greek system. MVSU does well with financial aid, and nearly all students receive some form of grant aid. On the athletic front, the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils compete in the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The school fields nine women's and seven men's Division I teams. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,455 (2,011 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 40% Male / 60% Female87% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $6,116 (in-state)Books: $1,400 (why so much?)Room and Board: $7,394Other Expenses: $4,400Total Cost: $19,310 (in-state) Mississippi Valley State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 96%Loans: 98%Average Amount of AidGrants: $8,376Loans: $7,056 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Social Work Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 60%4-Year Graduation Rate: 18%6-Year Graduation Rate: 31% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Golf, Cross Country, Track and FieldWomen's Sports: Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Golf Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Mississippi Valley State University, You May Also Like These Schools: Jackson State University: Profile Rust College: Profile Delta State University: Profile Alabama State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMississippi College: Profile University of Memphis: Profile Texas Southern University: Profile Kentucky State University: ProfileClark Atlanta University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGrambling State University: Profile Alcorn State University: Profile University of Mississippi: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading