Established in 1950, Mississippi Valley State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Itta Bena (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Mississippi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 70 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. 