Acceptance Rate
51%
Enrollment
1,326
Graduation Rate
22%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,919
Retention Rate
58%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)14–18
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,912
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,912
Avg Net Price
$11,812
Room & Board
$8,112
Total COA
$21,606
Median Debt
$28,413
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,034
$30,001–48,000
$12,613
$48,001–75,000
$14,074
$75,001–110,000
$12,513
$110,001+
$10,335
Pell Grant Rate: 60%
Federal Loan Rate: 54%
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Sticker Price$16,024
Estimated Net Price$11,812 (avg)
This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.
Mississippi Valley State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
22%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,919
Retention Rate
58%
Median Debt
$28,413
Top Programs
Education
13.0%
Biology
11.8%
Business & Marketing
11.3%
Public Administration & Social Services
8.4%
Criminal Justice
6.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.3%
Communication
5.0%
Physical Sciences
4.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.2%
Engineering Technology
3.8%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $30,370 |
| Social Work | 28 | $29,336 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | — |
| Biology, General | 25 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 21 | $25,003 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | $26,814 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | $34,341 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | $29,210 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | — |
| Music | 8 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 7 | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — |
Demographics
Men 50%Women 50%
White
2.3%
Black
89.4%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More
0.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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