Southern University and A & M vs. Mississippi Valley State |
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #67 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Mississippi Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$9,848 Louisiana Residents $17,198 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,414 Mississippi Residents $7,912 Out-of-State |
expensive$10,658 Louisiana Residents $17,104 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,066 Mississippi Residents $8,285 Out-of-State |
Less$7,949 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,687 |
Admission | ||
890 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter53.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier64.78% |
Favorable29.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.26% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger8,226 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,879 |
Larger6,470 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,654 |
Larger1,756 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller225 |
Larger1,067 | Online Student Population | Smaller226 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher30% | Graduate Rate | Lower25% |
Lower59% | Retention Rate | Higher62% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,794) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
441 | Number of faculties | 145 |
Lower$52,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$57,168 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.