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Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%

Mississippi Valley State University Admissions

It is not difficult to get into Mississippi Valley State University. The acceptance rate at Mississippi Valley State University is 79%. Last year, 3,155 students applied to Mississippi Valley State University and 2,480 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Mississippi Valley State University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Mississippi Valley State University's admissions stats.

Mississippi Valley State University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.9
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 58%
Waitlist No

Mississippi Valley State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mississippi Valley State University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Applying Early to Mississippi Valley State University?


Mississippi Valley State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Mississippi Valley State University Admissions


How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Mississippi Valley State University?

Getting into Mississippi Valley State University is not difficult. Mississippi Valley State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Mississippi Valley State University accepted 79% of students, about 2,480 from 3,155 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Mississippi Valley State University, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

For applicants who are non-residents, getting into Mississippi Valley State University is moderately difficult.

Transferring to Mississippi Valley State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Mississippi Valley State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Mississippi Valley State University

What does Mississippi Valley State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Class Rank Important
Academic GPA Important

Make sure to check with Mississippi Valley State University for more information on admission factors.

Mississippi Valley State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Mississippi Valley State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Mississippi Valley State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation 2.5
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mississippi Valley State University?

Students admitted to Mississippi Valley State University have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mississippi Valley State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 58% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Mississippi Valley State University, you should strive to earn between 13 and 18 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 18 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mississippi Valley State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 18, and three out of four students scored lower than 18 on the ACT.

A 13 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mississippi Valley State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 13.

More Information on Transferring to Mississippi Valley State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Mississippi Valley State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Mississippi Valley State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Mississippi Valley State University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Mississippi Valley State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mississippi Valley State University.

Does Mississippi Valley State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Mississippi Valley State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mississippi Valley State University?

✅ Mississippi Valley State University is not test optional.

What is Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Mississippi Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mississippi Valley State University?

❌ Mississippi Valley State University does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Mississippi Valley State University?

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Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

79%

How hard is it to get into Mississippi Valley State University? Mississippi Valley State University is a less selective institution. The Mississippi Valley State University acceptance rate is 79%. This means that the institution accepts 78 out of every 100 applicants.

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Mississippi Valley State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mississippi Valley State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mississippi Valley State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Mississippi Valley State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Mississippi Valley State University GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.9

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Mississippi Valley State University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.9. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,879

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

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Out-of-State

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Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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