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Missouri Valley College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,136
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 66%
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Marshall, Missouri, Missouri Valley College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Missouri Valley College is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Missouri Valley College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000

Cost of attendance at Missouri Valley College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000

Cost of attendance at Missouri Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Missouri Valley College received on average $17,428 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,428
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 203 51% $4,615 $936,908
Other Federal Grant 296 75% $4,134 $1,223,700
State Grant/Scholarships 71 18% $1,885 $133,817
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 392 99% $14,098 $5,526,575
Total Grant & Scholarships 395 100% $17,428 $6,884,092

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Missouri Valley College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Missouri Valley College students is 25.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.0%.

25.2%

  • African American 12.4% 11 students
  • white 33.8% 71 students
  • unknown 4.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 36.4% 8 students
  • International Students 31.6% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 11.1% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Missouri Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Missouri Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training