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Mississippi Valley State University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Mississippi Valley State University women's basketball recruiting profile. Mississippi Valley State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. from Itta Bena, Mississippi. Led by head coach Jason James, Mississippi Valley State University pairs a 92% acceptance rate with a 27% graduation rate and a $10,232 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southwestern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,826
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
92%
State
Mississippi
City
Itta Bena
Address
14000 Highway 82 West

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 17% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Jason James
Head Coach
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Ashley Shields
Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach
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Jada Terry
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 1% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
27%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$25,817
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$31,919
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 98% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,492
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$7,492
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,542
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$10,232
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 1% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$615,606
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$164,805
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (662) 254-9041

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