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Itta Bena, MS · Charlotte Amalie, VI
| Mississippi Valley State University | University of the Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,686/yr | $7,469/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,073/yr | $6,578/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $28,413 | $16,800 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,076/yr | $5,968/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,627/yr | $8,551/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,440/yr | $11,160/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,479/yr | $11,863/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $301/mo | $178/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,956/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,956/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,960/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,800/yr | $3,258/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,154/yr | $17,771/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,692/yr | $5,957/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $7,692/yr | $16,557/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 56% | 49% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 17% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 783–1030 |
| SAT average | 870 | 938 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 13–17 | 19–22 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 11–16 · Math 14–16 | English 20–23 · Math 16–18 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,411 | 860 |
| Students accepted | 1,745 | 838 |
| Students who enrolled | 331 | 342 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 41% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 70% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 27% | 28% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $31,919/yr | $38,681/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,156–$47,197 | $23,467–$56,467 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 34% | 35% |
| White students graduating | 20% | 33% |
| Black students graduating | 27% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | 11% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $25,817/yr | $32,360/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 40% | 59% |
| Graduate on time | 15% | 8.2% |
| Pell students who graduate | 24% | 28% |
| First-gen students who finish | 20% | 24% |
| Low-income students who finish | 19% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $29,820/yr | $35,645/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Public Administration & Social Service 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Health Professions 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $78,365/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,439 | 1,518 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 192 | 223 |
| Average professor pay | $6,733/mo | $7,379/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $16,762 | $24,471 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Charlotte Amalie, VI |
| Region | Southeast | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1950 | 1962 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 7.2% |
| Men | 50% | 31% |
| Women | 50% | 69% |
| White students | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Black students | 91% | 68% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.8% | 14% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Special type | HBCU | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 43% | 47% |
| Part-time students | 28% | 30% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,446/yr | $11,416/yr |
| Endowment | $4.5M | $60.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 998 | 470 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,386/yr | $4,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,794/yr | $6,265/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 6 |
| Student athletes | 266 | 35 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.5M | $297,216 |
| Athletics budget | $5.3M | $1.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.6M | $1.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $2,928 | $5,000 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.