Missouri Valley College

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Marshall, MO
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#14 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,770

Location Marshall, Missouri
Website moval.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Missouri Valley College, established in 1889, is located in Marshall, Missouri, approximately 90 miles east of Kansas City. The private, four-year liberal arts institution occupies a 150-acre residential campus in a rural setting, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Missouri Valley College maintains an open admission policy and offers bachelor's degrees across various disciplines, with notable programs in athletic training, education, and nursing. The college houses students in seven residence halls and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Vikings, with particularly strong programs in wrestling and rodeo. The campus includes the Murrell Memorial Library, Burns Athletic Center, and the Malcolm Center for Student Life, which serve as central hubs for academic and student activities.

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Ratings

Missouri Valley College is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 895/1115
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/20
GPA 3.04

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 29.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$23,700

Costs for Missouri Valley College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$23,700
Books and Supplies		$2,000
Other Fees		$1,700
Room and Board		$11,300
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,400
Total One Year Cost		$41,100

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

26% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Missouri Valley College are Business, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 22% of students major in Business, 18% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.