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Missouri Valley College

Marshall, Missouri 65340

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege townInternational

Known for business — close-knit campus

Missouri Valley College is a private town institution in Marshall, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1018.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

24% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,221 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,945.

Established
1889
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of

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53%Acceptance
1018SAT Avg
1,274Students
16:1Student:Faculty
24%Grad Rate
$43,221Earnings 10yr
$17,945Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1018

Reading & WritingMid: 465
450560
MathMid: 460
470580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1622

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,000
Room & Board$10,500
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$37,001
Average Net Price$17,945
Median Debt at Graduation$25,950
Monthly Payment (10yr)$275

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,550
$30–48K$17,802
$48–75K$17,712
$75–110K$21,033
$110K+$20,044

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

53%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,274
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 15%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 30%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
Freshman Retention53.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,902
10 Years$43,221

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Missouri Valley College was founded in 1889.
  • The college's original building, Old Main or Baity Hall (Old Main was renamed to honor the Rev.
  • Renovated in the summer of 2002, it now serves the Alumni Recognition Center and Museum.
  • In 1890, students planted 1,200 evergreen and deciduous trees on the campus.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
74 mi(128 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
164 mi(284 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
349 mi(605 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City83 mi
STL St Louis154 mi
MEM Memphis332 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1177 mi · ~34h drive
New York, NY1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive
Hartford, CT1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive
Providence, RI1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
Albany, NY1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
Syracuse, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Rochester, NY856 mi · ~24h 44m drive
Buffalo, NY789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
Philadelphia, PA961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Pittsburgh, PA706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Harrisburg, PA869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Newark, NJ1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive
Washington, DC866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
Atlanta, GA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Miami, FL1191 mi · ~34h 24m drive
Orlando, FL995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Tampa, FL987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Nashville, TN405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
New Orleans, LA657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Richmond, VA860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Chicago, IL349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
Detroit, MI576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
St. Louis, MO164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Kansas City, MO74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Columbus, OH546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
Dallas, TX482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Houston, TX658 mi · ~19h 1m drive
Austin, TX663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
San Antonio, TX734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Los Angeles, CA1428 mi · ~41h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA1578 mi · ~45h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1407 mi · ~40h 39m drive
Seattle, WA1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive
Portland, OR1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive
Denver, CO631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Salt Lake City, UT995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI3967 mi · ~114h 36m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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