Mississippi Valley State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,892

6.74% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,304

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

51.2%

3,411 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,196

55.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22.1%

89 Graduates

About

Mississippi Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Leflore County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Mississippi Valley State University were Teacher Education (42 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, 328 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mississippi Valley State University. 65.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (317 degrees), 79.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $7,892, which is $−16,683 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi Valley State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 783 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $7,892, which is $16,683 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,304.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Mississippi Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,892

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mississippi Valley State University was $7,892. The cost of tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $−16,683 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mississippi Valley State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,304

2023 Value

6.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mississippi Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,304. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mississippi Valley State University grew by 6.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mississippi Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,657

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mississippi Valley State University was of $7,657 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mississippi Valley State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Mississippi Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mississippi Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi Valley State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 783 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mississippi Valley State University received 3,411 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 40% annual growth. Out of those 3,411 applicants, 1,745 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,196 students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University in 2023.

Mississippi Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,745

Accepted Out of 3,411

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley State University was 51.2% (1,745 admissions from 3,411 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 40%, while admissions grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Mississippi Valley State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mississippi Valley State University had a total enrollment of 2,196 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University is 1,223 students and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mississippi Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% Black or African American, 4.78% White, 2.32% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% Two or More Races, 0.455% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0911% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (42%) and White Female (1.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,196 students. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University is 1,223 and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mississippi Valley State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Valley State University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Mississippi Valley State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mississippi Valley State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,851 enrolled students
White
105 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mississippi Valley State University is 84.3% Black or African American, 4.78% White, 2.32% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% Two or More Races, 0.455% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0911% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 102 more women than men received degrees from Mississippi Valley State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mississippi Valley State University is black or african american (317 degrees awarded). There were 79.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Mississippi Valley State University is Teacher Education (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mississippi Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (28 degrees), and Physical Sciences (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,516,891 people), Secondary school teachers (514,776 people), Education administrators (275,114 people), Other managers (223,670 people), and Special education teachers (206,092 people).

The most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (28 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), Education (73 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (28 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), Education (73 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,922,417 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (648,232 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (514,823 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (408,605 people), and Offices of physicians (230,402 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mississippi Valley State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
34 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
28 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mississippi Valley State University was General Studies with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mississippi Valley State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

215

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University, which is 0.526 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (215).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mississippi Valley State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University in General Studies, which is 2.4 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University in Teacher Education, which is 6 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Mississippi Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mississippi Valley State University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
317 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mississippi Valley State University is black or african american (317 degrees awarded). There were 79.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

0.305% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
109 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mississippi Valley State University is black or african american female (208 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (109 degrees).

Operations

Mississippi Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 188k (5.08%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Mississippi Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 62.3M. Mississippi Valley State University employs 41 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Mississippi Valley State University are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Assistant professor (16), and Male Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University are: Service, with 61 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Endowment

$3.7M

2023 Endowment

13.3%

growth from 2022

Mississippi Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $3.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mississippi Valley State University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mississippi Valley State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.1M

2023 Salaries

2.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mississippi Valley State University paid a median of $19.1M in salaries, which represents 30.7% of their overall expenditure ($62.3M) and a 2.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.55% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mississippi Valley State University paid a total of $5.61M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University were Service with 61 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Male Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mississippi Valley State University.

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