Mississippi Valley State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,048

4.79% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,320

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

9.93%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.6%

3,155 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,064

60.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.1%

100 Graduates

About

Mississippi Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Leflore County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mississippi Valley State University were Sport & Fitness Management (35 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees), and Social Work (28 degrees).

In 2021, 378 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mississippi Valley State University. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (363 degrees), 72.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $7,048, which is $−16,136 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $7,048, which is $−16,136 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,320.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Mississippi Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,048

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mississippi Valley State University was $7,048. The cost of tuition at Mississippi Valley State University is $−16,136 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$10,320

2021 Value

6.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mississippi Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,320. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mississippi Valley State University grew by 6.72%.

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

$7,907

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mississippi Valley State University was of $7,907 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Mississippi Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.49% with respect to 2020, when 89% 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.

9.93%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mississippi Valley State University was 9.93%, which represents 84 out of the 846 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 3,155 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.85% annual growth. Out of those 3,155 applicants, 2,480 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,064 students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University in 2021.

Mississippi Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.02%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,480

Accepted Out of 3,155

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mississippi Valley State University was 78.6% (2,480 admissions from 3,155 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.85%, while admissions declined by −10.5%..

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.

Enrollment

Mississippi Valley State University had a total enrollment of 2,064 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University is 1,251 students and the part-time enrollment is 813. This means that 60.6% 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 88.2% Black or African American, 8.04% White, 2.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.727% Asian, 0.339% Two or More Races, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.3%) and White Female (2.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,064 students. The full-time enrollment at Mississippi Valley State University is 1,251 and the part-time enrollment is 813. This means that 60.6% of students enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

59%

2021 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,820 enrolled students
White
166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mississippi Valley State University is 88.2% Black or African American, 8.04% White, 2.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.727% Asian, 0.339% Two or More Races, 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 160 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 (363 degrees awarded). There were 72.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mississippi Valley State University is Sport & Fitness Management (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees) and Social Work (28 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (49 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (45 degrees), and English (12 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 (1,709,861 people), Secondary school teachers (465,683 people), Education administrators (287,479 people), Other managers (189,193 people), and Special education teachers (178,013 people).

The most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (45 degrees), English (12 degrees), EDUCATION. (69 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mississippi Valley State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (45 degrees), English (12 degrees), EDUCATION. (69 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,930,591 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (377,300 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (233,020 people), Individual & family services (153,314 people), and Computer Systems Design (139,987 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 (2021)

Sport & Fitness Management
35 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mississippi Valley State University was Sport & Fitness Management with 35 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

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

269

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (269).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Mississippi Valley State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.1 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% 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, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mississippi Valley State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
363 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mississippi Valley State University is black or african american (363 degrees awarded). There were 72.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

0.529% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
258 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
105 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mississippi Valley State University is black or african american female (258 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (105 degrees).

Operations

Mississippi Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.65M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 702k (19.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Mississippi Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 48.5M. Mississippi Valley State University employs 42 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 20 Instructors. Most academics at Mississippi Valley State University are Female Assistant professor (27), Male Assistant professor (15), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University are: Service, with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Endowment

$3.65M

2021 Endowment

28.1%

growth from 2020

Mississippi Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $3.65M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mississippi Valley State University grew 28.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.8M 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

$18.9M

2021 Salaries

7.52%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mississippi Valley State University paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($48.5M) and a 7.52% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mississippi Valley State University paid a total of $5.51M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Instructor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University were Service with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mississippi Valley State University was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

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