Mississippi Valley State University Acceptance Rate
Itta Bena, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,411
- Admitted
- 1,745
- Yield
- 19%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate has risen from 16.3% in 2014–15 to 51.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,655 to 3,411 (-55%) over that period.
Its 51.2% rate makes Mississippi Valley State University more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (52.6% for women vs 49.1% for men, a 3.5-point gap). Mississippi Valley State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,655 | 1,250 | 16.3% | 471 |
| 2015–16 | 2,310 | 1,748 | 75.7% | 370 |
| 2016–17 | 2,605 | 2,200 | 84.5% | 393 |
| 2017–18 | 2,310 | 1,993 | 86.3% | 405 |
| 2018–19 | 2,540 | 2,192 | 86.3% | 380 |
| 2019–20 | 2,837 | 1,846 | 65.1% | 333 |
| 2020–21 | 3,351 | 2,772 | 82.7% | 246 |
| 2021–22 | 3,155 | 2,480 | 78.6% | 199 |
| 2022–23 | 2,436 | 1,578 | 64.8% | 225 |
| 2023–24 | 3,411 | 1,745 | 51.2% | 331 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,027 | 1,066 | 52.6% |
| Men | 1,384 | 679 | 49.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 14–18 | 70% |
How Mississippi Valley State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate is 51.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,745 admitted of 3,411 applicants).
Is Mississippi Valley State University test optional?
Mississippi Valley State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mississippi Valley State University?
Mississippi Valley State University received 3,411 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,745.
Is Mississippi Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Mississippi Valley State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 16.3% in 2014–15 to 51.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mvsu.edu/.