Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mississippi Valley State's yield is 5 pts higher than Kentucky State's
Yield rate - 2
Mississippi Valley State admits 92% vs. 96% at Kentucky State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Mississippi Valley StateOpen
- Kentucky StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 9–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Mississippi Valley StateTest-optional
- Kentucky StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Mississippi Valley State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Kentucky State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Mississippi Valley State | Kentucky State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
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