Under 3% of the students at Mississippi Valley State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $21,260 | $21,260 |
| Tuition | $7,068 | $7,068 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,680 | $3,680 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 96% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 82% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 45% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 88% |
Mississippi Valley State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Mississippi Valley State University was 2.74.
This college has not reported SAT data to the IPEDS database.
In 2020, 100% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 13 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 22 | - |
| Social Work |
| General Studies |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |