Missouri Valley College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Marshall, MO

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$20,100

Avg tuition

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About Missouri Valley College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Missouri Valley College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Marshall, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,640, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The college offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,100.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

52% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1044

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

18%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Non-U.S. Citizen

15%

Black

14%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

6

Total Online Enrollment

300

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

86% On-campus

14% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 67% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 33% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $20,100 $20,100
Graduate $3,600 $3,600

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,750
On-campus room and board $9,800
On-campus other expenses $2,170
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,220
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,010
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,010

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $33,820 $33,820
Off-campus without family $35,080 $35,080
Off-campus with family $26,860 $26,860

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

23%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,756
State Grant Aid $2,016
Institution Grant Aid $13,861
Pell Grant Aid $4,688

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Rodeo
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

15

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

19

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

20

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

21

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

22

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.