Mississippi Valley State University is a public, historically Black university in Itta Bena, in the Mississippi Delta. The Mississippi Legislature created it as Mississippi Vocational College in 1946, and it opened in 1950 to train teachers for rural and elementary schools. It became Mississippi Valley State College in 1964 and a university in 1974, with graduate programs beginning in 1976. The 450-acre campus is about five miles from Greenwood. It competes in NCAA Division I in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. It is known for its Mean Green Marching Machine, which in 1965 became the first African-American band in the Tournament of Roses parade, and Jerry Rice is a notable alumnus. Freshman admission follows the Mississippi College Preparatory Curriculum.
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MVSU admits freshmen under Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning policy based on the College Preparatory Curriculum, high school GPA and ACT scores.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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14000 US-82, Itta Bena, MS 38941, United States, Mississippi
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