Mississippi Valley State University

President – Dr. Donna H. Oliver

Mississippi Valley State University
Office of Admissions
U.S. Highway 82 West
Itta Bena, MS 38941
1-800-368-3227

School Profile

Student Population: 3,621
Type: Public
Tuition: $3,832
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: GPA Unavailable
Average ACT: 17
Average SAT: Not Available

School Statistics

Total Enrollment: 3,621
Retention Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: 40%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes

Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University is a historically black college in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Academic departments at Mississippi Valley State University include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Continuing Education, and the Graduate School. The university also offers an honors program for high-achieving students.

At Mississippi Valley State University, students can find excellent on-campus facilities, including a post office, a comprehensive counseling center, a radio station, and even a recording studio. Students may also use the inexpensive local bus system, which runs from the university campus to several local areas. Although Itta Bena is a small town, the community has birthed internationally famous people, including blues singer B.B. King and civil rights activist Marion Barry.

Curriculum

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Accounting

Business Administration and Management, General

Office Management and Supervision

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Education

Elementary Education and Teaching

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Mathematics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Social Science Teacher Education

Special Education and Teaching, General

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Industrial Technology/Technician

English Language And Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General

Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Environmental Health

History

History, General

Mathematics And Statistics

Mathematics, General

Physical Sciences

Chemistry, General

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Public Administration

Social Work

Security And Protective Services

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Social Sciences

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Visual And Performing Arts

Music, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

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