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Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO · Town · 1,443 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Missouri Valley College, a private liberal arts institution in Marshall, Missouri, is best known for its career-focused curriculum and robust athletic culture, offering strong programs in nursing, agribusiness, criminal justice, and business administration. Campus life is close-knit and highly active, defined by a vibrant student body where a vast majority compete in NAIA varsity sports alongside peers representing more than 40 countries. The college particularly distinguishes itself with its nationally acclaimed intercollegiate rodeo program and on-campus equestrian facilities, providing a unique blend of traditional agricultural heritage and surprising international diversity in a rural Midwestern setting.


Wikipedia:Missouri Valley University, formerly Missouri Valley College, is a private university in Marshall, Missouri, United States. The university was founded in 1889 and supports 40 academic majors and an enrollment close to 1,500 students. Missouri Valley University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Marshall, MO, 65340 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
83 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$37,899
Avg net price
$18,086
Room & board
$11,300
Tuition
$23,700
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,132
$30–48k
$15,854
$48–75k
$16,039
$75–110k
$20,499
$110k+
$22,669
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
974
Reading 405540
Math 490575
ACT midpoint
19
Composite 1620
English 1320
Math 1519
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
23%
4-yr on-time completion
16%
1st-yr retention
53%
Transfer-out rate
39%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
24%
Transferred
48%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,902
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,221
Median debt
$25,950
Monthly loan payment
$275
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$21,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,635
Student Body
Men 59%Women 41%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$36,615
Independent students
10%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
37%
Hispanic
13%
Black
14%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
28%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,902
10 years after entry
$43,221
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33
Psychology, General17
Biology, General13
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Communication and Media Studies11
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations8
Agricultural Business and Management6
English Language and Literature, General6
Fine and Studio Arts6
Finance and Financial Management Services6
Computer Programming5
Education, General4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4
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Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$5,466/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,613
Federal loan rate
42%

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