Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University is a public four-year institution located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, in a rural distant setting. The university enrolls 2,427 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 22% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers an associate degree in Industrial Technology/Technician, providing students with foundational skills applicable to manufacturing and technical industries.

Situated in the Mississippi Delta region, Mississippi Valley State University is a historically Black university serving students in one of the most economically underserved regions of the United States. Its technical program provides a practical credential pathway for students in the surrounding rural community.