At Mississippi Valley State University, students are trained to be critical thinkers, exceptional communicators, and service-oriented, engaged, and productive citizens. Educational opportunities abound, each designed to positively impact the quality of life for the Mississippi Delta region and beyond. The total undergraduate/graduate enrollment for MVSU is typically around 2,000 students, with Black students making up 95% of the population.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in nearly 20 majors through their colleges of Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies, and Education, as well as the MVSU Graduate School. There is also an Honors Program for qualifying students. Internships are encouraged and many MVSH students have interned with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C. Highly qualified faculty, academic support services, online learning options, and extended education courses are some of the ways that the University ensures a successful path to graduation.
