More selective than 29% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 70% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mississippi Valley State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Mississippi Valley State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Mississippi Valley State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 13 | 17 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Mississippi Valley State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | — | — | 13–17 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 51% | — | — | 14–18 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mississippi Valley State University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Mississippi Valley State University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | 93% | 51% | $23,836 |
| 13 | University of Mississippi | 97% | 72% | $13,314 |
| 14 | University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | 49% | $21,708 |
| 15 | Delta State University | 100% | 48% | $13,540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Mississippi Valley State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mississippi Valley State University admissions questions
What is the Mississippi Valley State University acceptance rate?
Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,745 of 3,411 applicants were admitted.
Does Mississippi Valley State University require the SAT or ACT?
Mississippi Valley State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Mississippi Valley State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (331 of 1,745).
Is Mississippi Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Mississippi Valley State University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 51% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mississippi Valley State University overview