Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Mississippi Valley State, founded in 1950, is a public university. Its 450-acre campus is located in Itta Bena, 100 miles north of Jackson. Web Site www.mvsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,889 Women 1,081 (57.2%) Men 808 (42.8%) Graduate Students 333 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 16% of 7,216 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.81 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 17 average 15-19 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $13,692 Tuition and Fees $5,936 Room and Board $7,756 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 115 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 38% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Itta Bena Population 2,049 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities 89% of freshmen, 51% of all students NCAA Division I Delta Devils 4% of women participate 5% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 86.4% Black/African-American 1.0% Hispanic/Latino 2.9% White 3.9% Unknown First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 1 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 14000 Highway 82 West City, State, Zip Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 Phone (662) 254-3347 Fax (662) 254-7900 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification jawill@mvsu.edu No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Not available Letters of Recommendation 2.5 required for some freshmen Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 16% of 7,216 applicants were admitted 15% of 2,892 applicants were admitted 17% of 4,324 applicants were admitted 400 (35%) of 1,143 admitted students enrolled 195 (46%) of 428 admitted students enrolled 205 (29%) of 715 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 2.81 3.75 and Above 7% 3.50-3.74 7% 3.25-3.49 9% 3.00-3.24 19% 2.50-2.99 31% 2.00-2.49 20% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 6% Score of 18-23 36% Score of 12-17 58% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 17 average 15-19 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $13,692 Tuition and Fees $5,936 Room and Board $7,756 Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Final deadline May 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002424 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music Art/Fine Arts, Music, Journalism/Publications Members of Minorities Members of Minorities
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Health History, General Industrial Technology/Technician Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Office Management and Supervision Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Public Administration Rhetoric and Composition Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Education, Public administration and social services, Business/marketing None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 115 Part-Time Faculty 31 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 66% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes 2-9 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 62% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 634,641 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 285 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Bioinformatics Criminal Justice and Criminology Education--General Elementary Education Environmental and Occupational Health
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Itta Bena Population 2,049 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Small town 450 acres Temperature 30.9 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September Rain 112 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 150 mile(s) from campus in Memphis 10 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood 10 mile(s) from campus in Greenwood HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 49% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments 89% of freshmen, 51% of all students SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Delta Devils Green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Bowling x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports baseball, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, softball, tennis, track and field STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook 4% of women participate 5% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,889 Women 1,081 (57.2%) Men 808 (42.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,652 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 333 Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 86.4% Black/African-American 1.0% Hispanic/Latino 2.9% White 3.9% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 23.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 30.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 28% Average Starting Salary $35,000 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016